Make Better Rye Bread: One Step You Can’t Skip! | Technique Video

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🥗Healthier: whole grain rye flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain rye flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is a budget-friendly substitute.

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Boil water in an electric kettle or pot.

Measure 510g of water just below boiling and pour it over 300g of rye flour.

Mix until combined and gelatinized, resulting in a gloopy texture.

Let the mixture cool to around 100°F (37°C).

Add 300g of wheat flour, salt, and honey to the cooled mixture.

Mix everything together until fully combined.

Allow the dough to undergo bulk fermentation for 30 minutes to an hour, performing stretch and folds or coil folds during this time.

Shape the dough and bake it in a Dutch oven, bread pan, or an open-steamed oven.

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