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Swedish Rågsikt Bread (Limpa, polarbröd)

Traditional Swedish rye-wheat bread rolls, soft and slightly sweet, traditionally served with butter, cheese, ham, or jam.

Prep 65
Cook 9
Yields 16

Ingredients

  • 2 none packets active dry yeast (about 4 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 2 1/2 C milk (warmed to about 100°F)
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp butter (softened)
  • 3 Tbsp light syrup or light corn syrup
  • 2 tsp salt
  • none About 6–6 1/2 cups rye-wheat flour blend (rågsikt)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
  2. Add the butter, syrup, and salt.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour until you get a soft, smooth dough. Knead for about 5–8 minutes.
  4. Cover with a towel and let rise for about 45 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape into balls.
  6. Flatten and roll each piece into a round about 1/3–1/2 inch thick.
  7. Dock the breads heavily with a fork (or use a patterned rolling pin if you have one). This prevents large air bubbles.
  8. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and let rise another 20 minutes.
  9. Bake at 475°F for 8–9 minutes, until lightly golden.
  10. Cool on a wire rack under a clean towel to keep them soft.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories 228
Total Fat 4.2g
Saturated Fat 2.4g
Sodium 328mg
Total Carbohydrate 40.8g
Dietary Fiber 1.3g
Sugars 5.1g
Protein 6.2g