Best 7 German Rye Bread With Caraway Seeds Recipes

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In the realm of hearty and flavorful breads, German rye bread with caraway seeds stands tall. This traditional German bread, known as Roggenbrot, boasts a distinctively robust flavor profile and a dense, slightly chewy texture that sets it apart from its wheat-based counterparts. It is a staple in German cuisine, often served alongside hearty soups, stews, and cold cuts.

Our curated collection of German rye bread recipes offers a delightful exploration of this classic bread. From the classic Roggenbrot to variations that incorporate whole grains, nuts, and aromatic spices, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

1. **Classic German Rye Bread**: This recipe captures the essence of traditional Roggenbrot, using a combination of rye flour, sourdough starter, and caraway seeds. The result is a dense, flavorful loaf with a slightly tangy undertone.

2. **Whole Grain German Rye Bread**: For those seeking a more wholesome bread option, this recipe incorporates whole rye flour along with a blend of other grains like oats, barley, and flaxseeds. The result is a hearty and nutritious loaf packed with fiber and earthy flavors.

3. **German Rye Bread with Nuts and Seeds**: This variation adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the classic Roggenbrot. A combination of walnuts, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds is incorporated into the dough, creating a visually appealing and texturally interesting bread.

4. **Spiced German Rye Bread**: For bread lovers who enjoy a hint of warmth and spice, this recipe introduces a blend of aromatic spices like coriander, fennel, and anise seeds. The result is a flavorful and fragrant bread that pairs exceptionally well with strong cheeses and cured meats.

5. **Sourdough German Rye Bread**: This recipe takes the classic Roggenbrot to a new level of flavor complexity by using a sourdough starter as the leavening agent. The sourdough fermentation process imparts a tangy and slightly sour flavor profile, resulting in a bread that is both rustic and refined.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of Roggenbrot or enjoy experimenting with different flavors and textures, our collection of German rye bread recipes has something for every palate. Embrace the rich tradition of German baking and indulge in the hearty goodness of these delectable rye breads.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CARAWAY RYE BREAD (FOR THE BREAD MACHINE)



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A nice-flavored light rye loaf with lots of caraway seeds. Sweetened with both brown sugar and molasses. Allow to cool before slicing.

Provided by BramptonMommyof2

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ cups lukewarm water (100 degrees F/38 degrees C)
2 tablespoons dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 ¾ cups bread flour
¾ cup rye flour
1 ½ tablespoons caraway seeds
1 ¾ teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Put lukewarm water, milk powder, salt, brown sugar, molasses, butter, whole wheat flour, bread flour, rye flour, caraway seeds, and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the Grain setting and 2-pound loaf size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 217.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

GERMAN RYE BREAD WITH CARAWAY SEEDS



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Enjoy the rich dark taste of rye bread with this recipe for a traditional German loaf. Time does not include resting / rising.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb rye flour, plus extra for dusting
1 ounce fresh yeast
1 1/8 cups water, tepid
1/2 ounce salt
1 teaspoon malt extract
2 ounces butter
3 tablespoons caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Place 8oz of the rye flour and the yeast in a large mixing bowl. Add around 3/4 cup of tepid water and mix it thoroughly to make a thick batter
  • Set the dough aside to rest for around 2 hours, until the batter has risen and then fallen.
  • Add the remaining flour, remaining tepid water, salt, malt extract, butter and caraway seeds and mix together making a pliable dough.
  • Dust the inside of a rye loaf basket with flour. Shape the dough into a loaf and place in the basket. Set aside to rise for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F
  • Place the risen loaf on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Dust lightly with rye flour and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2136, Fat 57.5, SaturatedFat 30.2, Cholesterol 121.9, Sodium 5897.1, Carbohydrate 372.7, Fiber 76.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 50

GERMAN RYE BREAD



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"We like this homemade rye so much that I seldom buy bread anymore," writes May Ann Bonk of New Berlin, Wisconsin. "For the past 10 years, I've made this bread for our church bake sales and it always goes quickly."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 cups rye flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornmeal
TOPPING:
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons caraway seeds

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. glass bowl, dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water; whisk in rye flour until smooth. Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel. Let stand in a warm place for about 4 hours or until batter falls about 1 in. and surface bubble activity is reduced. Stir in the sugar, caraway seeds, salt, 5 cups all-purpose flour and remaining water; mix well. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes., Divide dough into four portions. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Shape into four round loaves, about 6 in. each. Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cornmeal. Place loaves on pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., With a sharp knife, make several slashes across the top of each loaf. Brush with egg. Sprinkle each loaf with 1 teaspoon caraway seeds. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes, rotating pans after 15 minutes, or until browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DELICIOUS GERMAN RYE BREAD



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This recipe for rye bread makes a medium-sized, heavy loaf. It is great served with butter, mustard, and cold meats. It's also delicious when toasted in the morning, and spread with lashings of butter and honey. Mmmm!

Provided by wildschwein

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rye flour
1/2 cup rolled rye meal
2 tablespoons dried compressed yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons molasses or 2 tablespoons treacle
2 tablespoons oil
1 3/4 cups warm water or 1 3/4 cups beer
2 teaspoons caraway seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Place wholewheat flour, rye flour, rolled rye, salt and caraway seeds (if used) in a bowl. Make a well in center.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the well.
  • Mix all ingredients initially with a wooden spoon, until roughly mixed.
  • If mixture seems too dry, add a little more water/beer.
  • Kneed the mixture for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic, adding a little more flour from time to time if the mixture is too sticky.
  • Form dough into a ball, and cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a damp teatowel.
  • Leave to prove for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Take the cover off the mixing bowl. Punch the dough down in the center.
  • Lightly oil a baking tray or loaf tin and dust with flour.
  • Shape dough into desired form (e.g. freeform oblong shape, or in square loaf tin, etc).
  • Leave alone until nearly doubled in size.
  • Place in hot oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how crusty you like it.
  • The loaf should be cooked when it gives a hollow sound when tapped.
  • Allow to cool before serving - it is usually better the day after baking.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1937.9, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 4695.1, Carbohydrate 370.2, Fiber 58.8, Sugar 24.7, Protein 58.9

DUTCH OVEN CARAWAY RYE BREAD



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No-fail and easy to make, no kneading, no double-rise. Caraway rye bread the way you like it! Perfect every time.

Provided by chalkie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Rye Bread

Time 19h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups light rye flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
2 cups bread flour
¼ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
1 ½ tablespoons vital wheat gluten
2 teaspoons flaked kosher salt, crushed
1 ¾ cups warm water
2 teaspoons white sugar
⅜ teaspoon active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Mix rye flour, bread flour, buttermilk, caraway seeds, vital wheat gluten, and kosher salt together in a very large bowl.
  • Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Stir yeast mixture into flour mixture until well mixed and caraway seeds are evenly distributed. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 18 hours.
  • Transfer dough to a heavily floured work surface. It will be somewhat elongated, so take the right and left sides and fold them into the middle. Turn dough over and gently use a spatula to tuck corners under; cover with plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Remove plastic wrap, dust dough with flour, and make shallow cuts in the top for full bloom.
  • Place a Dutch oven in the oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Carefully place dough in the Dutch oven, cover immediately, reduce oven temperature to 460 degrees F (238 degrees C), and bake until bread is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Carefully transfer bread from the Dutch oven to the oven rack and bake for 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 327.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CARAWAY SEED RYE BREAD



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My parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia and my mother would pull out this rye bread recipe when guests came over for dinner. Every time I bake it, I get nostalgic for those days. -Millie Feather, Baroda, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 loaves (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups rye flour
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add brown sugar, caraway, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well. Stir in rye flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape each half into a ball; place in 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans or ovenproof skillets. Flatten balls to a 6-in. diameter. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GERMAN COUNTRY STYLE SOURDOUGH RYE BREAD WITH CARAWAY SEEDS



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When I lived in Germany I loved all the different types of breads that were on offer; so many different textures and flavours - lots of them with seeds, onions, cheese and grains. This has to be my all time favourite however - a light and slightly chewy sourdough rye bread with caraway seeds - the very essence of traditional German flavours! This bread has been adapted for the Bread Machine/Maker, and works EXTREMELY well when made this way. However, you can of course make it by hand in the more traditonal manner, as I like to do when I have lots of "bread making time"! This bread makes superb sandwiches and is perfect when served with soups, pates, cold meats, hams, corned beef, cheese and pickles. The "sponge" sourdough starter needs to ferment only overnight, making this a light style sourdough bread. This bread also keeps very well for up to 4 to 5 days.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Sourdough Breads

Time 15h

Yield 14 Slices - Medium Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

50 g strong white bread flour
1/2 teaspoon fast-rising active dry yeast
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon milk
250 ml tepid water
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
225 g rye flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
225 g strong white bread flour
1 1/4 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast

Steps:

  • To make the sourdough Sponge.
  • Mix all the ingredients together to make a smooth paste, cover with a tea towel and leave to ferment overnight at room temperature, for between 8 to 12 hours.
  • To make the bread.
  • When you are ready to make the bread, pour the water into the bucket, followed by all of the sourdough sponge and then add the caraway seeds.
  • The add in this order: rye flour, salt, sugar and then the white bread flour.
  • Finally sprinkle the dried yeast over the top and fit the bucket into the bread machine/maker.
  • Set to the rapid wholemeal setting, for a medium sized loaf (750g) with the crust setting of your choice.
  • Once the bread has cooked - take it carefully out of the bucket and leave to cool on a wire cooling rack. Remove the paddle if it is still in the bread before slicing.
  • Serve with soups, hams, cold meats, cheese and pickles or make sandwiches of your choice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rye flour: The type of rye flour you use will have a big impact on the flavor and texture of your bread. Look for a dark, whole grain rye flour that is freshly milled.
  • Soak the caraway seeds: Soaking the caraway seeds in hot water before adding them to the dough will help to release their flavor and aroma.
  • Use a sourdough starter: A sourdough starter will give your bread a complex flavor and a slightly sour tang. If you don't have a sourdough starter, you can use commercial yeast instead.
  • Let the dough rise slowly: The longer the dough rises, the more time it will have to develop flavor. A slow rise will also help to produce a light and airy crumb.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature: A high temperature will help to create a crispy crust and a chewy interior.

Conclusion:

German rye bread with caraway seeds is a delicious and hearty bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed fresh or toasted. The bread is a good source of fiber and nutrients, and it is also a good source of probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious bread that is easy to make, German rye bread with caraway seeds is a great option.

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