Traditional Swedish bread baking

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

rye flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is easier to digest.

Combine bread flour, rye flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with melted butter and mix until combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and add caraway seeds and orange zest, mixing well.

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.

Cover and let rise until it reaches the top of the pan, about 30-45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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