Rustic Rye Bread Recipe

Name: Rustic Rye Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-3/4 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup light molasses; 3 tablespoons caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 1-3/4 cups rye flour; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Stir in brown sugar, molasses, caraway seeds, oil, salt and remaining water. Add rye flour, whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a firm dough.
2
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
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Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each into a round loaf; place on a
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coated with cooking spray. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool.

468

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1-3/4 cups warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), divided, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup light molasses, and more.

Yes, Rustic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rustic Rye Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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