Really Good Rye Bread

A slow-maturing, dense rye bread featuring beer, yoghurt, and caraway seeds for a complex sweet and sour flavor profile.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2405 kcals 4810 kcals
Carbohydrates 460.2 grams 920.4 grams
Fat 29.1 grams 58.2 grams
Protein 71.3 grams 142.5 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
2 loaves
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
20
g
Fresh Yeast
Crumbled
Dairy
2
tbsp
1
piece
Egg
Beaten for glaze
GrainsCereals
400
g
1
handful
Polenta
For dusting
Liquids
600
ml
Beer
Strong beer
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Salt
To taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
Plus extra for greasing

Steps

  • Warm the beer until tepid, crumble in the yeast, and rest for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the rye flour and yoghurt, then set aside for 24 hours.
  • Mix caraway seeds, treacle, salt, and olive oil into the bubbly starter.
  • Add white flour and knead in a mixer or by hand for 10 minutes until elastic.
  • Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for one hour until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 210°C and grease two baking trays with oil and polenta.
  • Shape dough into two round loaves, score the tops, brush with egg, and dust with polenta.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes with a tray of water in the oven for steam.