Swedish Rye Bread Bread Machine

Experience the hearty, slightly sweet flavors of traditional Swedish Rye Bread made effortlessly in your bread machine. This recipe combines the deep richness of molasses, the zestiness of orange, and the aromatic warmth of caraway seeds to create a loaf that’s both rustic and refined. A blend of rye and bread flour ensures a perfectly balanced texture—dense yet soft—with just the right chew. With only 10 minutes of prep time, your bread machine takes care of the rest, from kneading to baking, delivering a golden, fragrant loaf. Whether toasted with butter, paired with cheese, or used for sandwiches, this rye bread is a versatile addition to any meal. Perfect for those craving an authentic taste of Scandinavian baking with modern convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Butter, softened
• 1.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Grated orange zest
• 1.5 teaspoons Caraway seeds
• 1.5 cups Rye flour
• 2 cups Bread flour
• 2 tablespoons Dry milk powder
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the warm water, molasses, and softened butter to the bread machine's baking pan first. Ensure that the water is warm (about 100-110°F/38-43°C) to activate the yeast without damaging it.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salt evenly over the liquid, followed by the grated orange zest and caraway seeds.

Step 3

Add the rye flour and bread flour to the pan, spreading them evenly to cover the liquid completely.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dry milk powder and brown sugar over the top of the flour layer to ensure even incorporation.

Step 5

Make a small indentation in the center of the flour, but avoid reaching the liquid. Add the active dry yeast into this indentation.

Step 6

Insert the bread pan into the bread machine and lock it securely in place. Close the lid of the bread machine.

Step 7

Select the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' program on your bread machine, and choose the desired loaf size (1.5-pound loaf). Adjust the crust color setting (light, medium, or dark) based on your preference.

Step 8

Press 'Start' to begin the bread-making process. The machine will handle kneading, rising, and baking for you.

Step 9

Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the bread pan using oven mitts (it will be hot!).

Step 10

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(587.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2141.0

Total Fat 34.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 76.5mg	0%
Sodium 286.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 421.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g	0%
Total Sugars 92.3g
Protein 55.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 413.6mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 2727.5mg	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: 13.9%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 76.1%