The Rye Bread Marriage, Breaking Bread & Composed Beet Salad with Michaele Weissman | Taste Buds 37

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: store-bought sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: active dry yeast

Active dry yeast is more accessible and easier to use.

malt extract

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness and moisture without the cost.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile.

Discuss the unique qualities of Latvian rye bread, including its sweetness and sourness.

Mention that the bread is made with 100% rye flour and no wheat.

Explain the process of making rye bread takes 24 hours or more, involving multiple steps and the addition of starter.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens