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German Rye Bread

A hearty and traditional German rye bread recipe.
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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: 180 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rye Flour
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ cups Warm Water
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Rye Bread
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