Best 5 Sourdough Rye With Caraway Seeds Recipes

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Take a culinary journey through the world of sourdough rye bread with caraway seeds, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Originating in the heart of Europe, this traditional bread has been a staple in many cultures for centuries. Its distinctive sour tang, nutty undertones, and the aromatic hint of caraway seeds create a captivating sensory experience.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the art of crafting your own sourdough rye bread with caraway seeds, providing step-by-step instructions and essential tips to ensure a perfect loaf every time. We'll also explore several variations of this classic recipe, including a vegan option for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your sourdough journey, this article will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create this delicious and wholesome bread in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SOURDOUGH RYE BREAD



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Sourdough Rye Bread is perfectly soft and chewy, with a deep golden crust and wonderfully complex flavors! It's a great homemade bread for sandwiches, toast, or just snacking on.

Provided by Heather Perine

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

50 g (¼ cup) (1/4 cup) bubbly, active starter
365 g (1½ cups +1 tsp)warm water
20 g (1 tbsp) honey
106 g (1 cup) whole grain rye flour (or light rye flour)
400 g (3 ⅓ cups) bread flour
9 g (1½ tsp) kosher salt
3 tbsp caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Make The Dough. Whisk the starter, water, and honey together in a large bowl. Add the flour and salt. Squish everything together with your hands until all of the flour is absorbed. Cover with a damp towel and rest for 30 minutes.
  • Add Caraway. After the 30 minute rest, add the caraway seeds and work in the seeds with your fingers. Then work into a smooth ball.
  • Bulk Rise. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise overnight at room temperature. This will take about 6 to 8 hours (at 70oF, 21oC). The dough is ready when it no longer looks dense and has doubled in size. Optional: Stretch and fold the dough. About 30 minutes into the bulk rise, stretch and fold the dough for added structure and height. Begin by pulling up on the edge of the dough as high as you can stretch it without tearing and fold it in the middle of the dough. Continue doing this around the outside of the dough until you have completed one complete circle. Repeat this technique 2 to 3 times, space about 45 minutes apart.
  • Shape. After the bulk rise, remove dough from bowl and place onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a round. Start at the top and fold the dough toward the center. Turn the dough slightly and fold over the next section of dough. Repeat until you have come full circle. Flip the dough over and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile line an 8-inch bowl with a towel and dust with flour. With floured hands, gently cup the dough and pull it toward you in a circular motion to tighten its shape. Using a bench scraper, place the dough into the bowl, seam side up.
  • Second Rise. Cover the bowl and let rest for 30 minutes to 45 minutes.. The dough is ready when it looks puffy, and has risen slightly but has not yet doubled in size. Nearing the end of the rise, preheat the oven to 400oF.
  • Score. Place the parchment over the dough and invert the bowl to release. Sprinkle the dough with flour and gently rub the surface with your hands. Using a bread lame, or the tip of sharp knife score the dough. I keep it simple and do 4 cuts, but you can get creative! Use the parchment paper transfer the dough to your dutch oven.
  • Bake. Bake the dough on the center rack, in a preheated 400oF oven, for 20 minutes, covered. Remove the lid and continue to bake for 20-30 minutes. Optional: Remove from oven, and remove the loaf from the pot and bake the crust for an additional 10 minutes to crisp the crust. (My crust is always dark at this point, so I skip this step). Transfer to a wire rack. Cool for 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

ARTISAN SOURDOUGH RYE BREAD



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This is my favorite rye bread recipe of all time... so far. I could have just as easily called it Swedish Rye Bread or Aroma Therapy Bread for that matter (takes the coveted baking bread smell to another level). Covers both sourdough and instant yeast versions.

Provided by Eric Rusch

Categories     Recipes

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

Water: 400 grams, 1 2/3 cups
Sourdough Starter: 70 grams, 1/3 cup (omit if making the instant yeast version)
Instant Yeast: 1 tsp (omit if making sourdough leavened version)
Whole Rye Flour: 245 grams, heaping 1 3/4 cups
Bread Flour: 245 grams, heaping 1 3/4 cups
Molasses: 44 grams, 2 Tbs
Fennel Seed: 8 grams, 1 Tbs
Anise Seed: 2 grams, 1 tsp
Caraway Seed: 3 grams, 1 tsp
Salt: 12 grams, 1 3/4 tsp
Zest of 1 Orange

Steps:

  • Sourdough Version
  • In a mixing bowl, mix the starter into the water. Add the molasses, all the seeds and orange zest.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flours and salt.
  • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet using a dough whisk or spoon until the flour is well incorporated. Cover with plastic and let rest for 15 minutes. After about 15 minutes, mix again for a minute or two. Again let rest for 15 minutes and mix one more time as before. Now cover the bowl with plastic and let sit at room temperature for roughly 12-14 hours.
  • Instant Yeast Version
  • The only difference is don't use sourdough starter and instead mix the instant yeast into the dry ingredients before combining with the wet ingredients.
  • Both Versions
  • After the long 12-14 hour proof, stretch and fold the dough and shape into boule or batard (round or oblong) shape for baking. (If you didn't follow that, I'm afraid you're doomed to watch the video.) Cover again with plastic and let rest 15 minutes before putting in a proofing basket for the final rise. If you don't have a proofing basket, line a bowl with a well floured kitchen towel and put the dough in there for the final rise. The final rise should last somewhere between 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Keep the dough covered with plastic to prevent it from drying out.
  • Preheat your oven to 475 F a half hour before baking.
  • Score the dough with a razor or sharp serrated knife and bake until the internal temp is about 200 F.
  • Let cool completely before eating.

SOURDOUGH RYE



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This bread takes a bit of time, but your effort is repaid with two chewy, flavorful loaves.

Provided by JACLYN

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Rye Bread

Time P1DT1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sourdough starter
1 cup rye flour
½ cup bread flour
⅔ cup water
¼ cup water
1 cup rye flour
1 cup bread flour
½ tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon caraway seed
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • The night before you want to bake the bread, feed your active sourdough starter with 1 cup rye flour, 1/2 cup bread flour, and 2/3 cup water. Mix until fully combined, cover, and let stand at room temperature overnight.
  • The next morning, mix together the expanded starter and 1/4 cup water. Stir in 1 cup rye flour, 1 cup bread flour, salt, sugar, olive oil, and caraway seeds.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until satiny. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn once to oil the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled.
  • Punch down dough, and shape into loaves. Place on a greased baking sheet or in greased loaf pans. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Score the tops of the loaves with a serrated knife. Bake in preheated oven until deep brown and loaves sound hollow when thumped on the bottom, about 40 minutes.
  • Alternate baking method for chewier, salty crust: Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Remove loaves from oven and brush crust with salt water. Continue baking for 25 minutes more, brushing at 10 minute intervals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 245.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SOURDOUGH RYE BREAD WITH CARAWAY



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This is a strongly flavored rye bread, like from an "old country" bakery. I was forced to experiment and find a recipe when my favorite ethnic bakery closed and I could no longer buy my favorite sourdough rye bread. I hope I've done it justice. Start the day before you want the bread -- the sour flavor develops best if allowed a slow rise in the refrigerator.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories     Sourdough Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sourdough starter, proofed
1 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups rye flour
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
2 tablespoons canola oil, for oiling the bowl

Steps:

  • Mix sourdough starter with warm water with a whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Add rye flour a little bit at a time, incorporating well before each addition.
  • Add bread flour in the same way, first in the mixing bowl and then turned out on to a floured surface while kneading, until you get a uniformly elastic ball of dough that is tacky but not sticky. This may take about 10 minutes.
  • Make a hole into the center of the dough and add the salt and caraway seed, and continue kneading another 5 minutes or so, until the seeds are dispersed throughout the bread dough.
  • Coat a bowl with a thin layer of canola oil, add the dough and roll the dough around until all sides are covered with oil. Cover well, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Punch down dough, cut in half and form loaves.
  • Leave out on a warm counter, covered, to rise until doubled in size. The length of time will depend on the vigor of your starter, but this may take a few hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, bread will appear lightly browned.
  • Cool on racks.
  • Freezes well.

Tips:

  • Ensure accurate measurements: Precise measurements of ingredients, especially the sourdough starter, water, and flours, are crucial for a successful bake.
  • Activate the sourdough starter: Before beginning the recipe, ensure that your sourdough starter is active and bubbly. If it's not, feed it a few hours before starting the recipe.
  • Use the right kind of rye flour: For the best flavor and texture, use dark rye flour or a combination of rye flours.
  • Don't over-knead the dough: Rye dough is more delicate than wheat dough, so handle it gently and avoid over-kneading. Overworking the dough can result in a dense, gummy loaf.
  • Allow for proper fermentation: Give the dough enough time to ferment and rise. This will help develop the flavor and texture of the bread.
  • Control the oven temperature: Baking rye bread requires careful temperature control. Start with a high temperature to create a crust, then lower the temperature to finish baking the bread evenly.
  • Use a baking stone or Dutch oven: These tools help create a humid environment in the oven, which is ideal for baking rye bread.

Conclusion:

This sourdough rye bread recipe with caraway seeds offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for bread enthusiasts. By following the tips and instructions provided, you can create a delicious and satisfying loaf that showcases the unique characteristics of rye flour. Enjoy the freshly baked bread with your favorite toppings or as a simple accompaniment to your meals. Experiment with different flours, seeds, and flavorings to create your own variations of this classic recipe. Happy baking!

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