How to make Rye Bread

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain rye flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole grain rye flour adds fiber and nutrients, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

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

Measure out 2 cups of rye flour.

Measure out 1.5 cups of bread flour.

Add 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast to the flour mixture.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt to the flour mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds to the flour mixture.

Mix the dry ingredients together.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of honey and add it to the mixture.

Measure out 1 tablespoon of canola oil and add it to the mixture.

Heat water on the stove and measure out 1 cup of warm water.

Add the warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth, adding water as needed if the dough is too dry.

Let the dough sit for 10 minutes to absorb moisture.

After resting, knead the dough again for about 10 minutes until it feels less sticky and more cohesive.

Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover it.

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