Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Rye Bread

Ingredients: 
2 Cups White Flour
1 Cup of Rye Flour
1 pkg Active Dry Yeast
1 1/4 cup of warm water
1/2 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp of Caraway Seeds split 2 1/2 and 1/2
1 Egg (whites only yolk removed)

It is recommended to use a silicone loaf pan: Smartware Silicone Loaf Pan - Terracotta (Google Affiliate Ad)

Preparation:
In a large bowl, mix together yeast, water and sugar. Using a whisk stir vigorously until bubbles form. Mix in flours, salt, oil and 2 1/2 tbsp of caraway seeds. Knead dough together until well incorporated and not sticky, if dough is still sticky mix in additional white flour 1 tbsp at a time. Let rise in a the bowl for approximately 1 1/2 hours. 

Punch down and load into loaf pan with a small amount of flour in the bottom of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for another 1 - 1 1/2 hours. 

Cut 3 slices across the top, wash with egg white and cover with remaining caraway seeds.  Bake in oven at 350 degrees for between 25 and 30 minutes. 

Remove from oven, allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing. 

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