Rye Bread

Name: Rye Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 2 tbsp molasses; 1 tbsp caraway seeds; 2 cups rye flour; 1 1/2 cups bread flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Rye Bread

Story updated September 18, 2026

Rye bread has deep roots in Northern and Eastern Europe, where rye grew more reliably than wheat in colder climates. It became a staple grain bread across Germany, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe for centuries before immigrants brought it to America.

Ingredients

Scale:· 14 servings

1 1/4 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp caraway seeds
2 cups rye flour
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1Stir yeast and molasses into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Stir in caraway seeds, both flours, salt, and oil to form a dough.
3Knead 10 minutes until smooth (rye doughs are slightly denser than wheat).
4Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
5Shape into a loaf, let rise 45 minutes.
6Bake at 375°F for 32-35 minutes, until deep golden and hollow-sounding.

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