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German Rye Bread Recipe

A hearty and traditional German rye bread that's perfect for sandwiches or as a side.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: German
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rye Flour
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Water

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, caraway seeds, salt, and sugar.
  2. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  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. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Rye Bread
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