ROGGENBROT (GERMAN RYE HARDBREAD)

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While we were stationed in Germany I ran across a lot of different foods that I like. Even though I grew up on these types of foods. I came away with a lot of new foods too that we have inducted into our traditional lifestyle.

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Other Breads

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 c water, warm
1 1/2 c milk, luke warm
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 c molasses
2 Tbsp butter
3 1/4 c rye flour
2 1/2 c bread flour
1/4 c cornmeal

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve yeast into warm water. In a large bowl combine your milk, sugar, and you salt. Use your mixer to blend in molasses, butter, and yeast mixture and add 1 Cup of rye flour.
  • 2. Use a wooden spoon to mix in remaining rye flour. Add white flour, stirring until the dough is stiff enough to knead.
  • 3. Knead for 5 to 10 minutes with the heal of you hands. If the dough sticks to your hands or the board, sprinkle flour on the board or dough as needed.
  • 4. Place dough on floured board, put a warm damp cloth on top of dough rise from 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till double in size. Punch down the dough and divide to form 2 round loaves. Sprinkle cornmeal on the baking sheet or stone. Let the loaves rise on a cooking sheet or baking stone. If you are using bread pans lightly grease and dust with cornmeal. Let loaves rise 1 1/2 hours.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 375* Bake for 30-35 minutes. Take out and turn on to rack, brush the top with melted butter. Yields 2 loaves.

Amran Gill
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This bread is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Bertha Joseph
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to try Roggenbrot for a long time and this recipe didn't disappoint.


Frank Graves
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This is the best Roggenbrot recipe I've ever tried. The bread is so delicious and flavorful.


Zarsheed Khan
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I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


robert flinn
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I've been looking for a good Roggenbrot recipe for a while and I'm so glad I found this one.


Coraline Hawks
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This bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


Deedra Brown
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I'm not a huge fan of rye bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The bread is so flavorful and delicious.


Ayudady Hunter
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The crust on this bread is amazing! It's so crispy and flavorful.


Tikas Amars
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This bread is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very filling and satisfying.


NAYEM YT IS BACK
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I've never had Roggenbrot before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. The bread is delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Md Nasir.hussain
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I love how this bread pairs with cheese and meats. It's the perfect bread for a hearty sandwich.


Sosy Elganzory
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I've tried other Roggenbrot recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The bread is so flavorful and moist.


Ajay Thakur
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This recipe is very easy to follow, even for a beginner baker.


Haseena Yousuf
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I love the nutty flavor of this bread. It's perfect for sandwiches or just eating plain with some butter.


Angel Gitau
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I've been making Roggenbrot for years and this recipe is the best I've found. The bread always turns out perfect, with a crispy crust and a chewy interior.