danish rye bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup rye flour
• 1 teaspoon yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 cup rye flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 cups rye flour
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 17 hrs 15 mins


• in a large bowl, combine 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 cup rye flour. cover batter with a damp cloth, and place in a warm, draft-free spot.
• in the evening, mix in 1 teaspoon yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 cup warm water, and 1 cup rye flour. cover again, and set aside overnight.
• in the morning, mix in 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 cup warm water. gradually mix in 2 cups rye flour and 1 cup of all-purpose flour (if using). when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes. form into a loaf, and place on a baking sheet. allow to rise for about 40 minutes.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bake for about 30 minutes, or until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.