Master the Art of Homemade German Rye Bread!

Recipe Details

Servings:
24
Yield:
2 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2(.25 ounce) packagesactive dry yeast

  • ½cupwarm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 ½cupslukewarm milk

  • 2tablespoonswhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ½cupmolasses

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 3 ¼cupsrye flour

  • 2 ½cupsbread flour

Cooking Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.

  2. In a large bowl combine milk, sugar, and salt. Use a mixer to beat in molasses, butter, yeast mixture, and 1 cup of rye flour.

  3. Use a wooden spoon to mix in the remaining rye flour. Add white flour by stirring until the dough is stiff enough to knead.

  4. Knead 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed. If the dough sticks to your hands or the board add more flour.

  5. Cover dough and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until double.

  6. Punch down dough and divide to form two round loaves. Let loaves rise on a greased baking sheet until double, about 1 1/2 hours.

  7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories144
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
2%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
4mg
1%
Sodium
114mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
4g
7%
Calcium
38mg
3%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
181mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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