Danish spice rye bread

Name: Danish spice rye bread
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients: 1 c milk; 1 c water; 3 Tbsp butter; 1/2 c molasses; 1/3 c white sugar; 1 Tbsp ground orange zest; 1 Tbsp fennel seed; 1 Tbsp anise seed; 1 Tbsp caraway seeds ( you can substitute with celery seed); 1 Tbsp cardamom; 1 tsp salt; 5 tsp yeast; 1/2 c warm water (110 degrees); 2 c rye flour; 5 c bread flour (may use all purpose)

By Gail Herbest
@Gaillee

Full of flavor this is one of my favorites. slightly spicy, sweet, hearty and smells wonderful. great for sandwiches, toast or just plain with butter. YUM!!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

2 loaves

Prep:

3 Hr

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

1 c

milk
1 c

water
3 Tbsp

butter
1/2 c

molasses
1/3 c

white sugar
1 Tbsp

ground orange zest
1 Tbsp

fennel seed
1 Tbsp

anise seed
1 Tbsp

caraway seeds ( you can substitute with celery seed)
1 Tbsp

cardamom
1 tsp

salt
5 tsp

yeast
1/2 c

warm water (110 degrees)
2 c

rye flour
5 c

bread flour (may use all purpose)
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How to Make Danish spice rye bread

Step-by-Step

Heat the milk and 1 cup water in microwave for 3 minutes (just before it reaches boiling)
remove and add, 3 T butter, molasses, sugar, orange zest, fennel seed, anise seed, and caraway (or celery seed)cardamom and salt mix lightly and let steep for 30 minutes
after the 30 minutes, in a separate bowl add the yeast and 1/2 cup of warm water, let proof for 5-10 minutes until creamy
add the yeast mixture to the cooled milk/spice mixture
Gradually add the rye and white flour ( I mix mine together ahead of time) mix until well combined, dough will be slightly sticky
turn out on to a lightly floured surface and kneed for 6-7 minutes, place in a large well buttered bowl turn to coat. cover and let rise until doubled ( about 1 hour)
Punch down, divide dough in half, form into 2 loaves and place each in a well oiled 9x5 bread pans cover and allow to rise until doubled ( about 45 minutes)
Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes