Swedish Limpa Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water; add sugar, remaining water and milk.
2. 2
   Add white flour and beat well; set aside to rise until double in bulk.
3. 3
   Mix syrup, seeds and molasses in a saucepan.
4. 4
   Let come to a boil one minute and strain out seeds.
5. 5
   Add butter and let cool.
6. 6
   When lukewarm, add yeast mixture with rye flour and salt.
7. 7
   Add grated orange rind or chopped orange peel and knead well on a floured board.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise until doubled.
9. 9
   Shape into round loaves and place in greased pans; let rise until doubled.
10. 10
    Bake in a 400F oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from pans to a cooling rack and brush with butter while still hot.