Rustic Rye Bread

[Smokin Sparky]

  Went on the chat for the first time last night.  Was asked by Classicrockgriller,Friar Tuck, and Tiny Tim for my wife's recipe for Rye Bread so here it is:

Ingredients:

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees), divided
1/4 cup of packed brown sugar
1/4 cup of medium molasses  (you can use light or dark also according to your preference)
1-1/2 tablespoons of caraway seeds ( again you can adjust to fit your taste)
2 tablespoons of canola oil
3 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 cups of rye flour
3/4 cups of whole wheat flour
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups of all-purpose flour

Directions:

  In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water.  Add the brown sugar, molasses, caraway seeds, oil, salt, and remaining water; mix well.  Add rye flour, whole wheat flour and 1-3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.  Beat until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.

  Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.  Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

  Punch down; shape into two round loaves.  Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from cooking sheet and place on wire rack to cool.

  Slice and enjoy!          ;D

[3rensho]

Thanks for that post.  A while ago I got myself a grain mill and have been making all manner of flour and baking bread.  Gonna have to give this a try.  Thanks for posting.  I grind my own corn too for making polenta.  A world better than the commercial products.

[OU812]

Thanks for the recipe Sparky

I'm so gonna try this,,,,,,,I love rye bread,,,,,,,,even make a grilled cheese sammie with it.  ::)

[classicrockgriller]

Thanks Sparky!

Got it book marked.

Maybe next time Wife makes some rye bread she'll

let yo take some pics of the finish loafs.