German Rye Bread With Caraway Seeds

"Enjoy the rich dark taste of rye bread with this recipe for a traditional German loaf. Time does not include resting / rising."
 
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Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
1 loaf
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place 8oz of the rye flour and the yeast in a large mixing bowl. Add around 3/4 cup of tepid water and mix it thoroughly to make a thick batter
  • Set the dough aside to rest for around 2 hours, until the batter has risen and then fallen.
  • Add the remaining flour, remaining tepid water, salt, malt extract, butter and caraway seeds and mix together making a pliable dough.
  • Dust the inside of a rye loaf basket with flour. Shape the dough into a loaf and place in the basket. Set aside to rise for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F
  • Place the risen loaf on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Dust lightly with rye flour and bake for 30 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. Excellent! I loved this bread! The flavor was wonderful. Great with dinner still warm from the oven and I cant wait to try it tomorrow with sandwiches!! Added to my favorites file. ZWT6
     
  2. For some foolish reason I thought this loaf of bread would be around for a while, but in less than 16 hours it was devoured! We thoroughly enjoyed the rye & caraway seed combo & will certainly make this one again! Thanks for sharing it! [Made & reviewed while touring Germany with ZWT6]
     
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I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
 
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