Swedish Rye Bread Revolution (Svensk Rågbrödsrevolution)

This Swedish Rye Bread Revolution recipe will take your taste buds on a journey to Scandinavia. Rye bread is a staple in Swedish cuisine, and this recipe offers a delicious and wholesome way to enjoy it.

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Swedish Rye Bread Revolution (Svensk Rågbrödsrevolution)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rye flour
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the rye flour, salt, and yeast together.
  2. Add the lukewarm water and honey to the dry ingredients, and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 12-18 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a Dutch oven with a lid inside to heat up.
  5. Once the oven is preheated, carefully remove the hot Dutch oven and transfer the risen dough into it.
  6. Cover the Dutch oven with the lid and bake the bread for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the bread is golden brown.
  8. Let the 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

Large mixing bowl Kitchen towel Dutch oven with lid

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Swedish Rye Bread with a spread of butter and a side of pickled herring for an authentic Swedish experience.

Tips & tricks

For a darker and more intense flavor, you can use dark rye flour instead of regular rye flour in this recipe.

Cost

$5