Wednesday, September 9, 2009

DARK RYE BREAD

Our brand new Bulk Foods store opened on the weekend...oh me oh my! I was like a kid in a candy store...well I guess I really was! In my glory as I walked all the freshly scrubbed aisles. Barrels of chocolate, nuts and grains....ohhh where do I start?! Focus...time to check the list....I was on a mission...ingredients for dark rye bread.

This was a fabulously easy recipe and we will definitely give it another go.

In a very big bowl add:
3 cups of flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 pkg yeast
1 Tbsp caraway seeds
1 Tbsp salt



In a medium sized pot, warm the following:
1/3 cup molasses
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp oil
2 cups water

Add the warmed mixture to the dry ingredients.
Beat on low for 2 minutes.
Beat on high for 3 minutes.
Add 3 1/2 cups of rye flour by hand.
Knead, shape into loaf, cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Punch down.
Divide and shape into 2 round loaves.
Place on greased sheet.
Brush with oil.
Slash the tops.
Cover and let rise for an hour.
Bake at 400 for 25 - 30 minutes.

For a first try - it was great! I'm sure we'll get to tweaking it over time, but it was still deliciously hearty with a big bowl of soup!
So let me slice you some while we dream about our next adventure to the Bulk Foods Store! Pass the butter....

16 comments:

  1. Oh dang...I can practically smell them loaves from here! Crap...now my butt's getting bigger. LOL!! Looks good Cath!

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  2. I just finished lunch, and now you make me hungry again. Fresh baked bread, and soup....ah

    Will try your receipe. Thanks.

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  3. Hey P! Yeah, can you imagine how BIG my butt is getting from actually eating all of that stuff?! lol
    Thanks for the compliment P!

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  4. Hi there DIMY! Ohhhhh there's nothing like fresh bread, eh? Hot from the oven, slathered in butter...oh man!!! hehe
    Thanks for stopping in!!

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  5. Nothing like a bulk food store and being brand new. Enjoy you "many" trips!
    Have fun.

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  6. Now if I could just figure out how to get that from there to here real quick, I would laughing. Looking good Cath.

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  7. Thanks for the wonderful bread recipe. We can't wait to try. We like to bake bread here! Your loaves are beautiful.

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  8. Hi Diane! Thanks for stopping by and yes, I will be enjoying "many" trips to that new store!

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  9. Hey Mark!! Good to see yah! I tell you, it's much easier than building footings! lol Thanks for the visit!

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  10. Hi there 2 Tramps! Geez, thanks for the compliment! Would you happen to have a good recipe for a light rye bread?? That's next, unless I get sidetracked at the Bulk Foods again! hehehe Thanks for the visit!

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  11. You stuck to a list???????????????
    OMG-you're a saint.
    I'm not allowed in stores like that. Or kitchen gadget stores.
    :D

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  12. Good morning Sue! hahahaha yeah, Saint Cath is what I'm usually called!
    Thanks for the visit!

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  13. You post has me wanting to make some fresh bread but its gonna be in the 90's here today. Guess I will have to settle for the leftover potato soup from yesterday. HEY! How about I bring the soup if you bring the bread???? :)

    I wish we had a store like that close.

    Debbie

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  14. Hiya Debbie!! You got yourself a deal, my friend!!! Sounds great!
    In the 90's eh? We've had terrible weather here all summer, but this week it's been hot, bright and sunny...go figure!

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  15. Looks like you did good, my friend! Do you want my address so you can send me some? NO...?

    Oh well, guess I'll have to be content with the pictures!

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  16. Hi Jim!! I'll trade yah for PB cups...okay? lol
    I appreciate the visit! That rain stop yet?

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