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Lingonberry Rye Loaf with Buttermilk
A rustic and flavorful Swedish rye bread infused with the tartness of lingonberries and the tang of buttermilk. This quick bread is easy to make, requires no yeast, and stays fresh for days, making it perfect for everyday enjoyment or special occasions.
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 dl Rye flour
- 2 dl All-purpose flour(optional, for a softer crumb)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 0.5 dl Dark syrup
- 4 dl Buttermilk
- 1.5 dl Lingonberry jam
- Water(for brushing (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 1.5-liter loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
💡 Tip: Using parchment paper makes for easy removal. - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flour, all-purpose flour (if using), salt, and baking soda.
- 3
In a separate bowl or jug, combine the dark syrup and buttermilk. Stir well.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined to form a sticky dough. Do not overmix.
💡 Tip: The dough will be quite wet and sticky. - 5
Gently fold in the lingonberry jam, distributing it throughout the dough.
- 6
Pour the dough into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
💡 Tip: A wet spatula can help to smooth the top. - 7
Bake in the lower third of the oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The internal temperature should reach around 96°C (205°F).
💡 Tip: If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil. - 8
Once baked, remove the loaf from the pan and brush the top with a little warm water (optional). Let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
💡 Tip: Brushing with water gives the crust a nice sheen.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a variation, you can add seeds like flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds to the dough.
- ✓If you don't have lingonberry jam, cranberry sauce or a tart raspberry jam can be used as a substitute.
- ✓This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a teaspoon of bread spices (like caraway or cardamom) to the dry ingredients.
- Replace some of the rye flour with whole wheat flour for a lighter loaf.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour mix and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.