Swedish Rye Bread
Swedish Rye Bread is a type of bread that is slightly sweet and light in texture.
It uses molasses, brown sugar, and bread flour to achieve this texture.
The bread is made with a mix of rye and bread flour.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 23, 2026Share
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Description
Swedish Rye Bread is a type of bread that is slightly sweet and light in texture.
It uses molasses, brown sugar, and bread flour to achieve this texture.
The bread is made with a mix of rye and bread flour.
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Ingredients 9
1.5 cups milk
1 ounce compressed fresh yeast
1.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 cup packed brown sugar
0.33329999446869 cup melted shortening
0.25 cup molasses
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups rye flour
6 cups bread flour
Instructions
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Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to bubble. This takes about 3 minutes. Let it cool down to a lukewarm temperature.
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While the milk is cooling, mix yeast with warm water in a bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes until the yeast is soft and creamy.
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Transfer the cooled milk to a mixer bowl. Add brown sugar, melted shortening, molasses, and salt. Mix well. Then add the yeast mixture. Gradually add rye flour and bread flour. Mix until combined.
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Put the dough in a greased bowl and turn it to coat the surface. Cover with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
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Punch down the dough and transfer it to a floured board. Knead until the dough is elastic and not sticky. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Divide into three parts and shape into loaves. Put each loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Bake the loaves in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes until they are golden brown on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 30
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 3g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 1mg
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Sodium 204mg
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Total Carbohydrate 36g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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