Swedish Limpa

Name: Swedish Limpa
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 loaves (10 slices each).
Ingredients: 9-1/2 to 10 cups all-purpose flour; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 2 cups dark corn syrup; 1 cup water; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup butter, cubed

This is a traditional Scandinavian Christmas recipe which I bake every year. It is so yummy! When cutting the slices, cut on angle for larger slices.—Mrs. Barbara Adam, Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Ingredients

9-1/2 to 10 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 cups dark corn syrup
1 cup water
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 8 cups flour, yeast and orange zest. In a large saucepan, heat the corn syrup, water, orange juice and butter to 120°-130°; stir until butter is melted. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky dough). Do not knead.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; shape into four round loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.