Dark Rye Bread Recipe

Name: Dark Rye Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 packages dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 cups warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided; 3 cups rye flour; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 1/3 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Servings: persons

3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 packages dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided
3 cups rye flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1/3 cup molasses
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1
Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and 3/4 cup water; let stand 5 minutes.
2
Add remaining water, rye flour, cocoa, salt, caraway seeds, molasses, and butter to yeast mixture; stir well. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
3
Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape each half into a ball. Place each ball in a greased 8- inch round cake pan. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4
Bake at 400u00b0 for 25 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.

677

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 2 packages dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 cups warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided, and more.

Yes, Dark Rye Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dark Rye Bread

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