Food for thought: Rye Bread

Rye bread is one of my family’s favorite. It’s healthy, light and tasty. The preparation is very simple and just under 1.5 hours. I normally bake two loaves at a time and save one for another week or two. It can stay in the freezer for a month or two and still good after. This recipe will give you a softer and tastier rye bread unlike the one from the supermarket and I am sure you’ll love it!

Recipe: 2 Loaves

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rye flour
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 5 tsp instant yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 6 tbsp dry potato flakes
• 4 tbsp caraway seeds
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 olive oil
• 1/2 pineapple or orange juice

Preparations:

• Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl or mixer
• Add warm water and mix
• While mixing add the olive oil and juice alternately
• Continue to mix well
• Knead for about 5-10 minutes
• Let the dough rise until double
• Punch the dough to remove air pockets
• Knead for about 5 minutes
• Divide dough into two parts and put into a greased bread pans
• Set aside for about 15 minutes
• Brush with butter
• Bake at 360F for 30 minutes

Enjoy….