Rye Bread
Rye bread is a delicious and hearty bread that is perfect for sandwiches or to enjoy on its own. This recipe will guide you through making your own homemade rye bread from scratch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rye flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rye flour, all-purpose flour, and yeast.
- Add the warm water, molasses, and salt to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the rye bread cool before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Baking sheet Kitchen towel
Tools
Oven Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the rye bread with your favorite sandwich fillings or enjoy it toasted with butter and jam.
Tips & tricks
For a darker and more intense flavor, you can use dark rye flour instead of regular rye flour.
Cost
$5