Basic Rye Bread

A basic rye bread made in a bread machine. The extra sugar added makes for a better rise.

Step: 1

Add ingredients according to bread machine’s manufacturer’s directions.

Step: 2

Use the whole wheat and light crust settings.

Per Serving: 159 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 32.5g; fat 1.6g; sodium 197.8mg.

The quality of the flour could make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal bread , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.

To make this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it night before , then finish it off the next day.