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Simple Homemade Rye Bread Recipe

Homemade Rye Bread is a hearty, nutrient-dense artisan loaf with a distinctive tangy flavor and dense crumb. Made with a blend of rye flour and bread flour, this bread delivers bakery-quality results at home while offering impressive health benefits like improved digestion, better blood sugar control, and increased fiber intake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Bread
Cuisine: European
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups warm water 110°F / 45°C
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 1 ½ cups rye flour
  • 2 cups bread flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tbsp caraway seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let stand 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add rye flour, bread flour, salt, and oil and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead gently for 8–10 minutes until smooth but slightly tacky.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
  6. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), slash dough, and mist lightly with water.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Rye dough should be handled gently to avoid breaking down its structure. Always allow the bread to cool fully before slicing to prevent a gummy texture.