Best Polish Sauerkraut Bread Recipes

Polish Sauerkraut Bread image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rye flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
Cornmeal

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in sauerkraut and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two loaves, about 9 in. long. Grease two baking sheets or 9x5-in. loaf pans and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves in prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Lightly brush tops of loaves with water. With a very sharp knife, make four to five diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

POLISH SAUERKRAUT RYE BREAD..a Bread Machine Recipe image

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c sauerkraut, canned, rinsed with warm waterand drained.
3/4 c warm water
2 Tbsp molasses- room temp
1-1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1-1/2 Tbsp butter- room temp
2 tsp caraway seed
1-1/2 tsp salt
1 c rye flour
2 c bread flour
1-1/2 tsp yeast

Steps:

1. Follow your bread machine directions, of placing the ingredients into your machine. Place all ingredients in your bread machine.. Select your Basic bread recipe. Press start.