Icelandic Rye Bread - The Sweet - ICELAND FOOD CENTRE #02

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: store-bought sourdough

💰Cheaper: yeast

Store-bought sourdough is more consistent, while yeast is widely available.

malt extract

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness and moisture, while brown sugar is a budget-friendly alternative.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Fennel seeds offer a similar flavor profile, while anise seeds are often less expensive.

Combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Add kefir and treacle to the dry ingredients and mix until homogeneous.

Transfer the mixture into a lined Quality Street tin.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake for 30 minutes.

Lower the oven temperature to 100°C (212°F) and bake for 7 hours.

Let the bread cool before slicing.

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