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German Rye Bread Recipe

This is a traditional German rye bread recipe, perfect for those who love hearty, dense bread.
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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: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups Rye flour
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups Warm water
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  2. 2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  3. 3. Add the molasses to the yeast mixture and stir well.
  4. 4. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
  5. 5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  6. 6. Place the dough in a greased loaf pan and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  7. 7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. 8. Bake the bread for 45 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  9. 9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Rye Bread
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