Sunflower Rye Bread Recipe

Bake a rustic, flavorful loaf of Sunflower Rye Bread! This recipe yields a hearty 2-pound loaf (approximately 16 slices) perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with butter. The combination of wholesome rye and crunchy sunflower seeds creates a bread that's both satisfying and delicious. Made easily in your bread machine!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 125 mins
Calories 2617.1 kcal
Protein 149g
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Ingredients for Sunflower Rye Bread

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How to Make Sunflower Rye Bread

  1. Combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon honey in your bread machine pan. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add 1 cup rye flour, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 cup molasses, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the bread machine pan.
  3. Select the wheat bread setting on your bread machine.
  4. Choose your preferred crust color and loaf size if your machine allows.
  5. Press 'Start' and let the machine do the work! The bread will bake for approximately 125 minutes.
  6. Once the baking cycle is complete, carefully remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

150 g

Sugar

267g

Fat

50g

Carbs

155g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sunflower Rye Bread?

Sunflower Rye Bread takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 125 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sunflower Rye Bread?

Sunflower Rye Bread has approximately 2617.1 calories per serving, with about 149 g protein, 155 g carbohydrates and 87 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sunflower Rye Bread?

The key ingredients for Sunflower Rye Bread are Water, Instant Nonfat Dry Milk Powder, Honey, Molasses, Shortening, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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