POLISH SAUERKRAUT BREAD

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Hearty, chewy slices of this light rye bread are terrific by themselves or with a favorite meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rye flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
Cornmeal

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in sauerkraut and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two loaves, about 9 in. long. Grease two baking sheets or 9x5-in. loaf pans and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves in prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Lightly brush tops of loaves with water. With a very sharp knife, make four to five diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

Mn MaNnA
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This bread is a bit dense, but it's still very tasty. I think it would be even better if I used a bread machine.


Nontobeko Skhakhane
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's a great bread to serve with soup or stew.


Aba Xhd
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables!


Kalpani Navodya
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I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I actually really liked this bread. The sauerkraut flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other ingredients.


Jingle Bells
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of the sauerkraut and caraway seeds.


Jonathan Maynard
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This bread is a bit dense, but it's still very tasty. I think it would be even better if I used a bread machine.


Samim Islam
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's a great bread to serve with soup or stew.


Nabin Ahmed
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables!


sanu Kc
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This bread is a bit dense, but it's still very tasty. I think it would be even better if I used a bread machine.


Kavindu Deshan
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I've made this bread several times and it's always a hit. It's a great bread to serve with soup or stew.


karim Velazquez
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables!


Bilaal Hussain
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I'm not a big fan of sauerkraut, but I actually really liked this bread. The sauerkraut flavor is subtle and it pairs well with the other ingredients.


Jacob Meadowcroft
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of the sauerkraut and caraway seeds.


Kutim Maya
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still edible, but it was a bit dry.


Tabor Alemu
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This bread is a bit dense, but it's still very tasty. I think it would be even better if I used a bread machine.


Adepa Maame
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I love the tangy flavor of the sauerkraut in this bread. It's a great bread to serve with soup or stew.


Ss Mim
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat sauerkraut!


Afnan Khan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this bread was to make. It turned out perfect! The crust was crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy.


Shimaa Elemam
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This sauerkraut bread is a delicious and unique twist on a classic. The sauerkraut adds a tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the caraway seeds. I will definitely be making this again!