Rye Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups rye flour
• 1.5 cups water
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F) with 1 tbsp honey and 2.25 tsp yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add 3 cups rye flour and 1.5 tsp salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms; it will be sticky.

3. 3

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding flour as needed, until smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Punch down dough, shape into a round loaf, and place on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

7. 7

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is dark brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool completely before slicing.

Tools you’ll need

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon
• Floured surface
• Baking sheet
• Sharp knife

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