Light Rye Bread
Rye flour is lower in gluten than wheat, so it produces a close-textured, moist loaf. Caraway seeds are a traditional seasoning, complementing the nutty rye flavour to make an excellent light rye bread that goes well with soft cheeses.
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| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 1small load (24 thin slices) | 20minutes | 40-45minutes | 1hour rising |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1small load (24 thin slices) | 20minutes |
| Cook Time | Passive Time |
| 40-45minutes | 1hour rising |
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups rye flour
- 1 cup white bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 package instant dry yeast
- 2 tsp caraway seeds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
Servings: small load (24 thin slices)
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Ingredients
Servings: small load (24 thin slices)
Units:
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Instructions
- Sift the rye flour, white flour, salt and sugar into a bowl, and stir in the yeast and caraway seeds. Stir the olive oil into the warm water, then pour this over the flour mixture. Mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon at first, then with your hand, to make a stiff but sticky and slightly grainy dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. The dough should be very firm. Shape it into an oval loaf about 7 in. (18 cm) long, and place it on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Near the end of the rising, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Uncover the loaf and bake until it is lightly browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool. Once cool, place the loaf in a plastic freezer bag and leave overnight (this allows the crust to soften). After this, the loaf can be kept for up to 2 days.
Recipe Notes
Each serving (one slice) provides: calories 85, calories from fat 18, fat 2 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg, carbohydrate 16 g, fibre 2 g, sugars 0 g, protein 2 g.
Choices per serving: Carbohydrate 1
