Ingredients for Basic Rye Bread
- 1 cup warm water
- Olive Oil, as needed for greasing bowl
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 cups rye flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons caraway seed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
- cornmeal, for dusting
- 2 tablespoons molasses
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How to Make Basic Rye Bread
- In a large bowl, combine the rye flour, whole wheat flour, bread flour, vital wheat gluten, salt, and yeast.
- Add the warm water, molasses, and honey to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, either by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook. The dough should be slightly sticky but not overly wet.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the dough. Shape into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf pan loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
97 g
Sugar
158g
Fat
13g
Carbs
122g
