Superb Rye Bread (Bread Machine)

The Mad Slovak's Note:

This is a good basic bread machine recipe for rye bread. I don't remember where I got it, but it's one I make all the time.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 loaf

• 1 cup rye flour
• 2 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar (I use the gruanulated type)
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (I use kosher salt)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast

Directions:

1. Bring all ingredients to room temperature and add to bread machine baking pan, in order suggested by manufacturer.
2. Select basic setting (I use basic setting, medium size, light crust) and push Start.

Reviews

[Julie F]

I used the bread machine for the entire process and this bread came out moist, light and delicious! I might try upping the rye flour and cutting back on the bread flour to see if I get a stronger rye flavor. I too, dislike caraway seeds, so I left those off. I am looking forward to some sandwiches with this wonderful bread! Thank you for sharing! Made for Best of the Best 2010 Tag Game.

[Jezski]

Good, but not enough of a rye flavor. I used 1-3/4 cups of rye flour, 2 cups of bread flour. Didn't use caraway, don't like it. Took the dough from the ABM and made 2 cute 9" round loaves. I'll make it again but experiment: A bit less sweetening, a tad more salt, maybe some dried onions. Made a good ham sammie though. Thanks for the recipe . . . Janet

[Marie Nixon]

I agree completely that this is a superb rye bread. I used the bread machine to mix and for the first rise. I kneaded the caraway seeds in after I took it out of the bread machine. I will double up on the caraway seeds next time. After putting the dough in a loaf pan, I let it rise for 25 minutes and then baked in a 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes. This loaf is on its 3rd day at my house and is still moist and delicious. I did need to help the bread machine at the beginning of the cycle to get it all mixed up and kneading properly. This is a great recipe.