Rustic Swedish Rye Bread
Experience the delightful flavors of Northern Europe with this Rustic Swedish Rye Bread made effortlessly in your bread machine. This hearty loaf combines the nutty goodness of rye flour with the sweet hint of honey and a touch of aromatic fennel, making it a perfect companion for breakfast, sandwiches, or a cozy side to your soups and salads. Elevate your home baking with this simple yet delicious recipe that yields a beautifully textured bread with a warm, inviting aroma.
8
Servings
288
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
water
1 1/4 cups (Lukewarm)
honey
3 tablespoons (Liquid)
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (Liquid)
bread flour
2 cups (All-purpose, sifted)
medium rye flour
1 1/4 cups (Sifted)
gluten
1 tablespoon (Vital wheat gluten)
additional gluten
1 teaspoon (Vital wheat gluten)
fennel seeds
2 teaspoons (Whole)
grated orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons (Fresh or dried)
salt
1 1/4 teaspoons (Table salt)
fast rising yeast
2 teaspoons (Active dry yeast)
Instructions
1
Begin by measuring the ingredients carefully, ensuring that the water is lukewarm (about 110°F) to activate the yeast appropriately.
2
In your bread machine pan, add the warm water, honey, and vegetable oil in that order.
3
Next, layer in the bread flour, medium rye flour, gluten, additional gluten, fennel seeds, grated orange zest, and salt, maintaining the order to encourage proper mixing.
4
Finally, create a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the fast-rising yeast, ensuring it does not touch the liquid directly until the machine starts.
5
Set your bread machine to the 'Basic' cycle, selecting a medium crust setting, and press 'Start'.
6
Once the baking cycle completes, immediately remove the bread from the pan, allowing it to cool on a wire rack.
7
Wait until the bread reaches room temperature before slicing to ensure the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
55g
Carbs
8g
Protein
2.5g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rustic Swedish Rye Bread?
Rustic Swedish Rye Bread is a hearty Northern European loaf made with rye flour, honey, and aromatic fennel seeds, specifically designed for easy preparation in a bread machine.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 8 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving of this bread contains 288 calories.
What are the primary flavor notes of this bread?
The bread features nutty goodness from rye flour, a sweet hint of honey, and a touch of aromatic fennel and orange zest.
What type of flour is needed?
The recipe requires 2 cups of sifted bread flour and 1 1/4 cups of sifted medium rye flour.
What is the purpose of adding vital wheat gluten?
Vital wheat gluten is used to improve the structure and elasticity of the dough, which is especially helpful when working with rye flour.
What should the water temperature be for the yeast?
The water should be lukewarm, approximately 110°F, to properly activate the fast-rising yeast.
In what order should ingredients be added to the bread machine?
Add warm water, honey, and oil first, followed by the flours, gluten, seeds, zest, and salt, with the yeast placed in a well on top last.
What bread machine setting is recommended?
The bread machine should be set to the 'Basic' cycle.
What crust setting should I select?
A medium crust setting is recommended for this recipe.
How much honey is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of liquid honey.
Can I use fresh orange zest?
Yes, you can use 1 1/2 teaspoons of either fresh or dried grated orange zest.
What type of oil is used?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
How much fennel seed is required?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of whole fennel seeds.
Why must the yeast be kept separate from the liquid initially?
Keeping the yeast in a dry well prevents it from activating too early before the mixing cycle begins.
When should the bread be removed from the pan?
The bread should be removed from the pan immediately after the baking cycle completes.
How should the bread be cooled?
The bread should be cooled on a wire rack until it reaches room temperature.
Why wait until room temperature to slice the bread?
Waiting until the bread is cool ensures the best texture and prevents the loaf from tearing or collapsing while slicing.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 5 grams of fat per serving.
What is the protein content per slice?
Each serving provides 8 grams of protein.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each serving contains 55 grams of carbohydrates.
Does this bread contain fiber?
Yes, it contains 2.5 grams of fiber per serving.
What type of yeast is used?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of fast-rising or active dry yeast.
How much salt is included?
The recipe uses 1 1/4 teaspoons of table salt.
What total amount of gluten is needed?
The recipe uses a combination of 1 tablespoon of vital wheat gluten plus an additional 1 teaspoon.
Is this bread suitable for sandwiches?
Yes, its hearty texture makes it perfect for sandwiches, breakfast, or as a side for soups and salads.
What are the tags for this recipe?
Tags include Swedish bread, rye bread, bread machine recipe, hearty bread, and artisan bread.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients in total.
Is the bread flour all-purpose or sifted?
The recipe specifies using bread flour that is all-purpose and sifted.
What is the aroma of the finished bread?
The finished bread has a warm, inviting aroma thanks to the fennel seeds and orange zest.