This Swedish Limpa Bread is an authentic family recipe featuring a hearty rye bread with a touch of orange citrus and anise flavoring for a classic, aromatic, and lightly sweet bread treat.
Limpa simply means "loaf" in Swedish. Limpa bread is a yeast loaf bread, spiced with spices such as caraway and anise and sweetened with molasses and brown sugar. It is most often served at holidays such as Christmas and Easter.
1. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, brown sugar, salt, caraway seeds, anise extract, and butter. Bring to a boil, and allow to boil for about 3-5 minutes.