Healthy Rye Bread Recipe

Name: Healthy Rye Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup caraway seed (optional); 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup rye flour; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon yeast; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 4 cups unbleached white flour

Servings: persons

2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup caraway seed (optional)
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup rye flour
1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
4 cups unbleached white flour

1
Mix first six ingredients together in a large bowl and let cool until molasses mixture is just warm.
2
Dissolve yeast and brown sugar in 1/2 cup warm water and add to molasses mixture.
3
Stir in unbleached white flour and whole wheat flour until dough is soft enough to knead. Knead briskly 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Let rise approximately 30 minutes and then divide mixture into 2 round loaves.
5
Place both loaves on a vegetable oil-sprayed cookie sheet and let rise 20 minutes.
6
Bake for 1 hour in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F.
7
Allow bread to cool before slicing. Serve warm.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups boiling water, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 cup caraway seed (optional), and more.

Yes, Healthy 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.

Healthy Rye Bread

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