RYE BREAD with WALNUT and DRIED FIGS 🥖 How to make RYE BREAD at home 🤪 Spectacular Homemade Bread

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour has a similar texture and flavor profile.

rye flour

🥗Healthier: barley flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Barley flour is a good alternative for rye's unique flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor at a lower cost.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

Combine whole wheat flour, rye flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Add honey and olive oil to the yeast mixture, stirring to combine.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Incorporate black olives, fennel seeds, and caraway seeds into the dough during kneading.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.

Place the shaped loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Let the loaf rise again for about 30 minutes, covered with a cloth.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Make a few slashes on top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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