German Country Style Sourdough Rye Bread With Caraw

Name: German Country Style Sourdough Rye Bread With Caraway Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Overnight Sourdough Sponge; 50 g strong white bread flour; 1/2 teaspoon fast-rising active dry yeast; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon milk; Bread; 250 ml tepid water; 2 tablespoons caraway seeds; 225 g rye flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 225 g strong white bread flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast

Servings: persons

Overnight Sourdough Sponge
50 g strong white bread flour
1/2 teaspoon fast-rising active dry yeast
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon milk
Bread
250 ml tepid water
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
225 g rye flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
225 g strong white bread flour
1 1/4 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast

1
To make the sourdough Sponge.
2
Mix all the ingredients together to make a smooth paste, cover with a tea towel and leave to ferment overnight at room temperature, for between 8 to 12 hours.
3
To make the bread.
4
When you are ready to make the bread, pour the water into the bucket, followed by all of the sourdough sponge and then add the caraway seeds.
5
The add in this order: rye flour, salt, sugar and then the white bread flour.
6
Finally sprinkle the dried yeast over the top and fit the bucket into the bread machine/maker.
7
Set to the rapid wholemeal setting, for a medium sized loaf (750g) with the crust setting of your choice.
8
Once the bread has cooked - take it carefully out of the bucket and leave to cool on a wire cooling rack. Remove the paddle if it is still in the bread before slicing.
9
Serve with soups, hams, cold meats, cheese and pickles or make sandwiches of your choice.

484

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Overnight Sourdough Sponge, 50 g strong white bread flour, 1/2 teaspoon fast-rising active dry yeast, 3 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, German Country Style Sourdough Rye Bread With Caraway Seeds 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

German Country Style Sourdough Rye Bread With Caraway Seeds

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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