Best 5 Light Rye Bread Recipes
Light rye bread, characterized by its distinctive flavor and lighter texture compared to traditional rye bread, can be an enticing addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, creating a successful batch of light rye bread requires careful attention to a few key factors, including the appropriate ratio of rye flour to other flours, optimal hydration levels, and proper fermentation techniques. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of crafting a perfect light rye bread, offering insights into the essential ingredients and techniques needed to achieve a flavorful and satisfying loaf.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
LIGHT RYE BREAD
This is a very tasty Rye bread recipe that I found in a Kitchenaid forum. The flavor is full without being overpowering. I love the taste of caraway, so I always add a little more.
Provided by spreadnjoy
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h35m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the honey and the warm water, add the yeast in stir until dissolved.
- In separate bowl mix together molasses, salt, butter, caraway, and boiling water. stir until dissolved together. Cool a few minutes till lukewarm.
- Add yeast mixture to the molasses mixture.
- Mix in rye flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Mix until well blended.
- Mix in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough is firm and sticks together.
- Knead 5-10 minutes until ball is smooth.
- Place in greased bowl, turning dough so that greased side is up. Cover with towel or cloth and let rise in warm place away from drafts about 1 hour or until double in bulk.
- Punch down and divide in half. Roll out one half with a rolling pin, then roll up dough tightly to form a loaf. Pinch under ends and place in greased loaf pan. Repeat for other half.
- Cover with cloth and let rise 35-60 minutes or until double in bulk.
- Bake 350 F for 30-45 minutes. Cover with foil last 15 minutes of baking if loves brown too fast. Loaves are done when they sound hollow when tapped. Rub butter over loaves as soon as removing from oven if desired.
HONEY MOLASSES LIGHT RYE BREAD FOR A KITCHENAID
This is a wonderful recipe for an everyday rye sandwich bread. The crumb is perfect. It's not too heavy and not too airy. It's just right. Slices into nice, even, thin slices ideal for sandwiches or toast. After it cools to the touch, I wrap loosely in aluminum foil, with the bread's ends exposed. When fully cool, slice and bag....
Provided by Family Favorites
Categories Other Breads
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Place honey, molasses, salt, butter, caraway, (if using) and boiling water in small bowl. Stir until honey dissolves. Cool to lukewarm.
- 2. Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed mixer bowl. Add lukewarm honey mixture, rye flour and 1 cup AP flour. Attach bowl and dough hook to mixer. Turn to speed 2 and mix about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl, if necessary. (Never go above speed 2 when making bread dough.)
- 3. Continue on speed 2, adding remaining AP flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl or about 2 minutes. Knead on speed 2 for 2 minutes longer. **From KitchenAid: "Some doughs may occasionally climb over the collar of the hook. This usually indicates that the dough is sticky and more flour should be added."
- 4. Place dough in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover with sprayed saran wrap. Let rise in warm place, free from drafts, for about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
- 5. Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape each half into a round loaf. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover. Let rise in warm place free from drafts, 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. (Mine didn't take this long.) Cover loaves with aluminum foil if they are browning to quickly. Remove from baking sheets immediately and cool completely on wire racks. Brush tops with melted butter. *See my hint at top about cooling when just warm to the touch in loose foil. It retains moisture.
- 7. Per serving: 96 calories, 2 g. protein, 20 g. carbs, 1 g. fat, 0 mg chol., 143 mg sodium.
BREAD MACHINE LIGHT RYE
This is a light rye bread. It uses flat beer in the dough....so drink half and let the rest sit out! It has a slightly sweet taste.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 5m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in bread pan according to your machines instructions. Select Light Crust setting.
- Allow bread to cool l hour before slicing.
LIGHT (SEEDLESS) RYE BREAD
This is one of 2 rye bread recipes I posted in answer to a request for a "marbled rye" bread. My suggestion for making the "marbled rye" is to knead the dark rye dough (Recipe # 43285) together with a light rye dough, before shaping the loaves. (Of course that will make 4 loaves, since each recipe makes 2 loaves).This recipe makes a delicious light (seedless) rye bread! (110 minute prep time includes rising time).
Provided by Dee514
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 Loaves
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine lukewarm water, sugar and yeast and let proof for 10 minutes.
- In mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, melted margarine, brown sugar, salt and yeast mixture.
- Add rye flour and mix well.
- Add white flour until dough is stiff enough to be turned onto floured board.
- Knead for 10 minutes, place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled (about 35-40 minutes).
- **Punch dough down.
- Form into 2 round or oblong loaves on cookie sheet, cover and let rise until doubled (about 45-55 minutes).
- Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove from baking sheets and cool on racks.
- **Note:If using this recipe to make a light/dark"marbled" rye loaf, knead both the light and dark doughs separately (according to the recipes), then combine the light and dark doughs and knead them together for another minute or so (to produce the marbled effect).
- Proceed with the recipe as stated.
LIGHT RYE BREAD ROLLS (ABM)
Make and share this Light Rye Bread Rolls (Abm) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chickee
Categories Breads
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put all ingredients in bread maker in that order (unless your bread maker has a special requirement).
- Put on dough cycle.
- After dough cycle is complete, turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll into a log.
- Cut log into 6 equal sized pieces, make each piece into a roll.
- Place on a parchment sheet. I like to flatten them so they are more like hamburger rolls and better for sandwiches. Brush with oil. Cover with a cloth or piece of plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warmish place for 50-60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Bake in a 200 degree oven for 12 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a sourdough starter to add flavor and complexity to your bread. If you don't have a starter, you can make one from scratch or purchase one from a local bakery.
- Weigh your ingredients for the most accurate results. Using a kitchen scale will ensure that you are using the correct proportions of ingredients, which will lead to a better loaf of bread.
- Be patient! Making light rye bread takes time and effort. Don't be discouraged if your first loaf doesn't turn out perfect. Keep practicing and you will eventually get the hang of it.
- Bake your bread in a preheated oven. This will help to create a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.
- Let your bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Light rye bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply eating on its own. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own light rye bread at home. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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