Authentic German Roggenbrot (Rye Bread) Recipe

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 3 hours 35 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups warm water (105°F or 40°C)

2 tbsp molasses

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

3 ½ cups rye flour

2 cups bread flour

1 ½ tsp salt

1 tbsp caraway seeds

Additional flour for dusting

Directions

Prepare Yeast Mixture

Mix water, molasses, and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, combine rye flour, bread flour, salt, and caraway seeds.

Mix Dough

Add yeast mixture to the flour mixture; stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead by hand or in a mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth.

First Rise

Place dough in an oiled bowl; cover and let rise 1 ½ hours.

Shape Loaves

Punch down, divide dough, shape into two rounds.

Second Rise

Cover loaves and let rise 1 hour.

Bake

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C); bake loaves 35-40 minutes until brown.

Nutrition

• Calories: 198
• Total Fat: 1g
• Total Carbohydrate: 39g
• Protein: 6g