German Rye Bread

Name: German Rye Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 cups rye flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup bread flour; 1 tsp active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; 2 tbsp molasses; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Dense, dark, and flavorful rye bread with a tender crumb and slightly sweet undertone. A German staple that keeps well.

80 minMediumServes 8220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups rye flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1 tsp active dry yeast
1.5 cups warm water
2 tbsp molasses
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rye flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, and 1 cup bread flour.
2

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast in 1.5 cups warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.
3

Stir 2 tbsp molasses, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp caraway seeds into the yeast mixture.
4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
5

Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes by hand until it comes together smoothly.
6

Place in an 1 tbsp vegetable oil-coated bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
7

Preheat oven to 400°F. Shape dough into a round or oval loaf and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Score the top with a knife.
9

Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is dark brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Questions

Can I make German Rye Bread gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups rye flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup bread flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make German Rye Bread ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double German Rye Bread?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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