Best Scandinavian Rye Bread Recipes

KNAAKKEBROD OR NAKKILEIPA (SCANDINAVIAN-STYLE RYE CRISP BREAD)

Steps:

• Sprinkle the yeast over the water in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Combine the rye flour with all-purpose flour in a large bowl. Stir in the salt. Mix in the yeast mixture to make a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a board floured with rye meal. Knead lightly, mixing in rye meal as needed. Shape dough into a fat roll, and cut into 12 sections. Roll each section into a ball; cover balls with a towel and let rise 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
• On a floured board, roll out each ball into a flat round about 4 inches in diameter. Place rounds on prepared baking sheets and prick with a fork.
• Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on a rack.

SCANDINAVIAN RYE BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• *Note-use a food mill to grind the seasonings, for a smoother flavor and texture.
• Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Insert pan into the oven chamber.
• Select Basic Cycle.
• When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
• Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

SCANDINAVIAN RYE BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Add molasses, salt, dry milk powder, vegetable oil, orange peel, anise seed, fennel seed, rye flour, dates, and 1 cup all-purpose flour, and mix well to combine.
• Stir in 1 to 1½ cups more all-purpose flour, to make a soft dough.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
• Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Roll dough into 12 x 7-inch rectangle.
• Beginning at the end, roll up tightly; pinch seam and ends to seal.
• Place, seam side down, in greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.
• Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until double in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.
• Bake at 375º for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.
• Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.