Finnish Round Rye Bread! (Recipe)

rye flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Spelt flour offers a similar texture with added nutrients.

sour dough starter

🥗Healthier: store-bought sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: yeast

Store-bought starters are convenient, while yeast is more accessible.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile.

Heat buttermilk in a saucepan until lukewarm.

Put yeast in a bowl and pour the buttermilk on top. Stir and let sit for a minute.

Mix the rye flour, salt, and vinegar into the yeast mixture and stir well.

Add white flour, mix, and transfer it to your worktop.

Knead dough for 7-10 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and place it in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours.

Knead dough lightly and roll into a circle, 1/2 inch thick.

Cut out a circle in the center and prick the bread all over with a fork.

Transfer the bread to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

Brush the bread with warm water and bake at 375 degrees F for approximately 25 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy!

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