Holiday Rye Bread Joululimppa

Embrace the cozy flavors of the season with Holiday Rye Bread Joululimppa, a traditional Finnish bread that's perfect for festive gatherings and hearty meals. This rustic loaf combines rye flour and all-purpose flour with the rich sweetness of molasses and brown sugar, creating a delightfully dense yet tender crumb. Aromatic caraway seeds and a touch of butter add depth and complexity, making it an irresistible centerpiece for your holiday table. With a simple kneading process and two easy rises, this bread delivers a warm, golden-brown crust and a comforting aroma that will fill your kitchen. Serve it alongside soups, stews, or as a base for sandwiches, and elevate your holiday spread with this flavorful, oven-fresh classic. Keywords: holiday rye bread, Joululimppa recipe, Finnish bread, festive baking, molasses bread.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 400 grams Rye flour
• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 375 milliliters Warm water (around 40°C / 104°F)
• 2.25 teaspoons Dry yeast
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 75 grams Molasses
• 2 teaspoons Caraway seeds
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 50 grams Softened butter
• 100 milliliters Milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast blooms (it should look foamy).

Step 2

Stir in brown sugar, molasses, softened butter, and milk. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together rye flour, all-purpose flour, caraway seeds, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, until a dough forms.

Step 5

Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface or in the stand mixer for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is soft, smooth, and slightly sticky.

Step 6

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Once risen, punch down the dough to remove excess air and shape it into a round loaf or an oval shape (depending on preference).

Step 8

Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a greased loaf pan, cover lightly, and let it rise again for 30-40 minutes.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). If desired, brush the top of the dough with a little water or milk for a softer crust.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and has a rich golden-brown color.

Step 11

Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade holiday Joululimppa!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1332.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3107.2

Total Fat 52.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 118.4mg	0%
Sodium 4823.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 613.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.4g	0%
Total Sugars 113.8g
Protein 74.5g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 499.8mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 3846.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.7%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 76.1%