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German Bread Recipe

A traditional German bread recipe that's hearty and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Rye flour
  • 500 g Wheat flour
  • 15 g Salt
  • 10 g Dry yeast
  • 600 ml Warm water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, wheat flour, and salt.
  2. 2. Dissolve the dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
  4. 4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. 6. Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
  7. 7. Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it on a baking sheet.
  8. 8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  9. 9. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Bread, German
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