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Bread Machine Scandinavian Sourdough Rye Bread

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

Ingredients

Small Loaf (1-pound bread machine)

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup Rye Sourdough Starter
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup rye flour
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast

Medium Loaf (1 1/2-pound bread machine)

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

Large Loaf (2-pound bread machine)

  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups Rye Sourdough Starter
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rye flour
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Red Star Active Dry Yeast

Instructions

  • Have water at 80°F and all others at room temperature. Place ingredients in pan in order recommended by manufacturer. Select basic cycle and medium crust. Do not use the delay timer. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. Remove bread when cycle is finished; cool on wire rack.

Notes

Get Traditional Bread Making Method here.