Description
Adam Aamanns recipe for authentic Danish rye bread. A hearty, subtly sweet loaf perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz (340 g) dark rye flour
- 3.5 oz (100 g) whole wheat flour
- 4 oz (113 g) sourdough starter
- 16 oz (454 g) warm water
- 0.5 oz (14 g) molasses
- 0.5 oz (14 g) kosher salt
- 6 oz (170 g) seed mix
STARTER
- 6 oz (170 g) dark rye flour
- 4 oz (113 g) warm water
- 2 oz (57 g) dark beer
- 0.5 oz (14 g) molasses
- 0.1 oz (3 g) dry yeast
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined (about 1 minute on low speed in a stand mixer).
- Let rise at room temperature until slightly bubbly, 2-3 hours.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 5 days.
For the Final Dough
- Mix all ingredients except seeds until thoroughly combined (about 5 minutes on low speed in a stand mixer).
- Add seed mix and incorporate into dough (about one additional minute in a stand mixer).
- Cover dough and let rise at room temperature until bubbly and nearly doubled, 3-4 hours.
- Mix dough with a spoon or spatula to deflate; pour into a greased 2-pound bread mold.
- Give the dough a final rise until bubbly and slightly risen, 1-2 hours. Optionally, refrigerate overnight for more complex flavor.
- Bake loaf in a preheated 300°F (149°C) oven with a pan of water on a lower rack (for steam) for 90 minutes.
- Remove bread from pan and return to oven, bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a robust, dark beer like a stout or porter in the final dough.
- If you don’t have a bread mold, bake the dough in a well-greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- To extend the shelf life, store the cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5