Sourdough Onion Rye Bread Recipe

Craft a delicious, deli-style sourdough rye bread bursting with caramelized onion flavor! This recipe is perfect for sourdough enthusiasts seeking a rich, tangy loaf with a satisfyingly chewy texture. Impress your friends and family with this homemade masterpiece.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 230 mins
Calories 1521.9 kcal
Protein 72g
Rating 4.1 (11 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sourdough Onion Rye Bread

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How to Make Sourdough Onion Rye Bread

  1. **Activate your starter:** Feed your sourdough starter with 50g all-purpose flour and 50g water. Mix well, cover loosely, and let rest at room temperature for 8-12 hours, or until doubled in size.
  2. **Combine wet ingredients:** In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (250g) active sourdough starter, 1/2 cup (115g) finely chopped caramelized onions, 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup (60ml) lukewarm water, and 1 teaspoon (5g) fine sea salt. Stir to combine.
  3. **Add dry ingredients:** Add 2 cups (250g) rye flour to the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups (185g) all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough becomes too stiff to stir by hand.
  4. **Knead the dough:** Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more all-purpose flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. **Bulk fermentation:** Shape the dough into a slightly oblong loaf. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. **Preheat & shape:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Gently transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife or lame, score the top of the loaf with diagonal slashes.
  7. **Bake:** Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the loaf is deeply golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. **Cool & Enjoy:** Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade sourdough onion rye bread!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

85g

Carbs

85g

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