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Finnish Bread

Name: Finnish Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup butter, melted, divided; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 40 min.

Makes

2 loaves (12 slices each)

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022

This recipe was brought over from Finland by pioneers who settled the area. We make this bread for a local festival that features foods from different countries.

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch the dough down. Shape into two 6-in. rounds; place on a greased baking sheet. Cut slashes in top with a knife. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 122 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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