Rye Bread Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Rye Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tepid water; 1 cup rye flour; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp unsulfured molasses; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed; 1 cup rye flour; 2 tsp salt; 1 3/4 cups bread flour, as needed; 1 large egg, beaten, to glaze; 1 tsp caraway seeds, for the crust

Servings: persons

1 cup tepid water
1 cup rye flour
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp unsulfured molasses
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed
1 cup rye flour
2 tsp salt
1 3/4 cups bread flour, as needed
1 large egg, beaten, to glaze
1 tsp caraway seeds, for the crust

1
Whisk the starter ingredients together in a medium bowl.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 812 hours, until bubbly.
3
Transfer to a large bowl.
4
Stir in the rye flour and salt.
5
Stir in enough of the bread flour to make a stiff dough.
6
Knead on a lightly floured work surface, adding more flour as needed, about 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic, but slightly sticky'do not add too much flour.
7
Shape the dough into a ball, and turn in an oiled bowl.
8
Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until the dough doubles, about 1 hour.
9
Punch down the dough and form into a 9in (23cm) long football shape.
10
Transfer to a floured baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
11
Preheat the oven to 425F (220C).
12
Brush the loaf with beaten egg and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
13
Cut a shallow slash down the center of the loaf.
14
Bake for 20 minutes.
15
Reduce the oven temperature to 400F (200C) and continue baking until the dough sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
16
Cool on a wire rack.

470

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup tepid water, 1 cup rye flour, 3/4 cup plain yogurt, 1 tbsp unsulfured molasses, and more.

Yes, 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.

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