SWEDISH LIMPA

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This is a traditional Scandinavian Christmas recipe which I bake every year. It is so yummy! When cutting the slices, cut on angle for larger slices.-Mrs. Barbara Adam, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 loaves (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

9-1/2 to 10 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups dark corn syrup
1 cup water
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 8 cups flour, yeast and orange zest. In a large saucepan, heat the corn syrup, water, orange juice and butter to 120°-130°; stir until butter is melted. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky dough). Do not knead. , Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; shape into four round loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.