Rye Bread with Caraway

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   Mix flours, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl.

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   Mix in caraway seeds.

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   Add warm water and using a spatula, bring the dough together into rough ball.

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   Add a bit more water if it seems dry and crumbly.

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   Remove from bowl and knead a few minutes on a floured surface.

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   When the dough is fairly smooth and soft, return to bowl and cover loosely with wrap.

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   Let rise for about 60-90 minutes in a warm spot.

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   After the dough has risen, gently knead out the air and roll out into a thick oval shape about 12 inches (30 cm).

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   Next fold over the two long edges so they meet in the center and pinch together.

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    Turn the pinched side upside-down and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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    Cut a few streaks into the dough so it'll look extra nice when coming out of the oven :)

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    Cover loosely with plastic wrap again and let rise an additional 30 minutes.

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    Meanwhile preheat the oven to 250C/480F.

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    When ready to bake, turn oven down to 220C/430F and put in the bread.

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    Bake for 10 minutes, then turn down the oven to 200C/400F and bake for 10 minutes more.

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    Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.

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    Bon apetit!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.