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Scandinavian Sourdough Rye Bread

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Scandinavians have been using rye flour for generations in making their characteristic flat breads and hearty rye loaves. This recipe makes a wonderfully chewy loaf of sourdough bread.
Yield 1 loaf
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 3/4 cup warm water (120-130°F)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Rye Sourdough Starter
  • 1 cup rye flour

Instructions

  • In stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup bread flour, yeast, sugar, salt and caraway seeds; mix well. Add warm water, oil, and sourdough starter to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.
  • Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in rye flour and enough remaining bread flour to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.
    (NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)
  • Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 30 minutes.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Shape into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after lightly touching.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. (See note below to add steam for a crusty loaf.)
  • With a very sharp knife or bread lame, make an “X” on the top of loaf. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from baking sheet; cool on wire rack.

Notes

Get Bread Machine Method here.
For a crusty loaf: Place a metal broiler tray on bottom oven rack before preheating oven. After placing loaf in oven to bake, quickly and carefully pour 1 cup hot water into broiler tray and close oven door. Bake as directed.

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Review & Comments

Sadie | Reply

5 stars
Great bread! Nice flavour with the caraway seeds. The crumb is slightly loose, soft and moist. The dough is effortless to mix by hand. It rises quickly. I divided the dough into 3 portions and made a loaf with the larger portion and 2 rolls with the smaller. Start to finish the bread took just over 2 hours to make.

Anonymous | Reply

I love this bread!

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