Rye Bread
Yield: 1 loaf
Materials
Sponge
- ¾ cup Arrowhead Mills Organic Rye Flour
- ¾ cup Arrowhead Mills Organic All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon instant dried yeast
- 1 ½ cups water at room temperature
Dough
- 1 ½ cups Arrowhead Mills Organic All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Arrowhead Mills Organic Rye Flour
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
- 2 teaspoons instant dried yeast
- 2 tablespoon salt
- Additional oil, rye and flour for kneading
Instructions
To Make Sponge
- In a large bowl whisk all the sponge ingredients together until well combined; set aside in a warm place for about 10 minutes.
To Make Dough
- Meanwhile, in another large bowl combine rye flour and all-purpose flours, caraway seeds, yeast and salt.
- Sprinkle this flour mixture over the sponge mixture and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place for about 3 to 4 hours to ferment.
- With a dough hook attachment beat the dough for about 2 minutes at low speed then 10 minutes on medium speed.
- Your dough should look smooth and elastic. (If kneading by hand turn dough out on to a floured board and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic)
- Cover dough and let rest for about 20 minutes then place into a clean, oiled bowl.
- Rub top of dough with a little oil; cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Combine and Bake
- Knead dough for about 5 minutes then return it to the bowl: cover and let rise for another hour.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Shape the dough into a loaf shape and place on an oiled baking sheet. Cut 3 or 4 slits in the top of the loaf from side to side. Sprinkle with caraway seeds if desired.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F then lower temperature to 400°F bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the base.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Indulge in the rich, hearty flavor of freshly baked Rye Bread with our traditional rye bread recipe. Made with a combination of Arrowhead Mills Organic Rye Flour and All-Purpose Flour, this bread is complemented by aromatic caraway seeds. Follow these step-by-step instructions to craft a delicious homemade loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches or enjoyed on its own. Store the bread in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap to maintain its freshness.