Ingredients and Weight: - Rye flour, dark: 2 cups (240g) - Rye flour, light: 1 cup (120g) - Bread flour: 1 cup (120g) - Warm water: 1 1/4 cups (300ml) - Active dry yeast: 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) - Honey: 1/4 cup (60ml) - Salt: 2 teaspoons - Caraway seeds: 1 tablespoon (15g) (optional)
Preparation Time: 2 hours, including rising time
Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flours, bread flour, warm water, yeast, honey, and salt. 2. Stir in the caraway seeds, if using. 3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. 4. Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. 5. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. 6. Form the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. 7. Cover the loaf with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size. 8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 9. Bake the bread for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 220 per slice - Carbohydrates: 40g - Protein: 6g - Fat: 3g - Fiber: 4g
Dish Characteristics: - Dense and chewy texture - Rich, earthy rye flavor - Slightly sweet from the honey - Nutty aroma from the caraway seeds (optional)
User Comments: - "This bread is amazing! It's so flavorful and perfect for making sandwiches." - "I love the dense texture and the hint of sweetness from the honey." - "The caraway seeds add a nice nutty flavor to the bread."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Make sure to use warm water to activate the yeast. - If you don't have a bread pan, you can shape the dough into a free-form loaf and bake it on a baking sheet. - Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent it from breaking apart.