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Denmark’s Rye Bread – Rugbrød by Adam Aamann


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  • Author: Adam Aamann
  • Yield: 1 Loaf 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz dark rye flour (about 3 cups)
  • 3.5 oz whole wheat flour (about 1 cup)
  • 4 oz sourdough starter (about 1 cup, recipe follows)
  • 16 oz warm water (2 cups)
  • 0.5 oz molasses (1 tbsp)
  • 0.5 oz kosher salt (1tbsp)
  • 6 oz seed mix (about 2 cups,equal parts sunflower, flax, and pumpkin seeds.)
  • STARTER
  • 6 oz dark rye flour (about 1.5 cups)
  • 4 oz warm water (1/2 cup)
  • 2 oz dark beer (1/4 cup)
  • 0.5 oz molasses (1tbsp)
  • 0.1 oz dry yeast (about ½ tsp, or 3 oz (3/4 cup) previous batch of starter)

Instructions

  1. TO MAKE SOURDOUGH
  2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined (about 1 minute on low speed in a stand mixer).
  3. Let rise at room temperature until slightly bubbly, 2-3 hours.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 5 days (the longer the time, the more sour the mix will be).
  5. FOR THE FINAL DOUGH
  6. Mix all ingredients except seeds until thoroughly combined (about 5 minutes on low speed in a stand mixer).
  7. Add seed mix and incorporate into dough (about one additional minute in a stand mixer).
  8. Cover dough and let rise at room temperature until bubbly and nearly doubled, 3-4 hours.
  9. Mix dough with a spoon or spatula to deflate; pour into a greased 2-pound bread mold.
  10. Give the dough a final rise until bubbly and slightly risen, 1-2 hours. Optionally, refrigerate overnight for more complex flavor.
  11. Bake loaf in a preheated 300 degree oven with a pan of water on a lower rack (for steam) for 90 minutes.
  12. Remove bread from pan and return to oven, bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  13. Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for at least an hour before slicing.
  • Category: Appetiser
  • Cuisine: Danish