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Icelandic Dark Rye Bread - moist, malty, dense & sweet

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M Kathleen Meisinger
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Icelandic Dark Rye Bread

Cultural Context

Icelandic Dark Rye Bread, or Rúgbrauð, has its roots in Iceland's harsh climate, where traditional baking methods involved cooking bread in the ground using geothermal heat. This dense, sweet bread is often enjoyed with butter, smoked fish, or lamb, reflecting Icelandic culinary traditions that emphasize local ingredients. Today, Rúgbrauð is cherished not only in Iceland but has also gained recognition worldwide for its unique flavor and health benefits, making it a popular choice among bread enthusiasts.

IcelandicISother
60 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
2 cups dark rye flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cane syrup
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup low sugar jam
2 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more nutrients and fiber.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

1

Mix dark rye flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a bowl.

2

Add buttermilk and cane syrup to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

3

Transfer the batter to a greased pan, filling it no more than three quarters full.

4

Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for eight hours.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlloaf panwire rack

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

RúgbrauðIcelandic Rye Bread

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