RYE BREAD

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The making of this bread involves a lot of time waiting for the dough to sour and ferment, but it gives a satisfying feeling to make your own rye bread.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time P2DT1h

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 ounce dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup flour
4 1/2 cups rye flour, sifted
4 -6 tablespoons lukewarm water
3 cups white flour, sifted
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
1 tablespoon honey
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • Mix 1/4 cup of rye flour with 2 to 3 Tbs. of water, enough to make a stiff paste, in a 1 quart saucepan.
  • Cover tightly and leave 24 hours in a warm quiet corner of the kitchen. It will be sour and fermented when you uncover it.
  • Add 2 to 3 Tbs. of water and 1/4 cup of rye flour. Stir until smooth.
  • Cover pan and let stand another 24 hours.
  • Prepare yeast mixture: Dissolve the yeast in water.
  • Stir in sugar and flour until smooth.
  • Cover and let rise until bubbly and doubled in volume.
  • Combine the remaining 4 cups of rye flour, the white flour and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add sourdough & yeast mixture and work into a stiff dough.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups water & honey.
  • Turn out onto board & knead thoroughly.
  • Cover & let raise about 1/2 hour.
  • Punch down and knead into smooth ball.
  • Cut in half and knead each half into a smooth round loaf.
  • Set on greased baking sheet and let raise until doubled.
  • Brush with beaten egg white and bake at 350ยบ F for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1709.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 5280.8, Carbohydrate 364.3, Fiber 34.9, Sugar 24.4, Protein 52.3

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