Danish Rye Bread

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This popular bread (Smørbrøds Brød) is used in Denmark for open-face sandwiches; it should be sliced about an inch thick. It can be made without the wheat flour; the wheat flour helps the loaf rise more quickly.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 16hrs

Total: 17hrs15 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 loaf

Danish Rye Bread

Ingredients

1 cup warm water

1 tablespoon yeast

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 cup rye flour

1 teaspoon yeast

1 teaspoon white sugar

½ 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

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Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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 onto 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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Danish Rye Bread

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 171.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.8g 10%

Carbohydrates: 37.2g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5.5g 22%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 0.8g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Folate: 56.7mcg 14%

Calcium: 12.1mg 1%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 29.6mg 11%

Potassium: 154mg 4%

Sodium: 483.4mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 6.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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