Artisan Spiced Rye Bread
Enjoy a flavorful and aromatic spiced rye bread, perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- Saucepan
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 50.00 gActive Dry Yeast(Ensure yeast is fresh)
- 50.00 gSwedish Butter(Use high-quality butter)
- 2.00 dlMulled Wine(Use a festive mulled wine for extra flavor)
- 33.00 clDark Beer(Use a dark stout or porter)
- 250.00 gCreamy Cheese(Use a full-fat cream cheese)
- 1.00 dlDark Molasses(Use high-quality molasses)
- 2.00 tspSalt(Use sea salt)
- 2.00 tspGround Ginger(Use freshly ground ginger)
- 2.00 tbspOrange Zest(Use fresh orange zest)
- 1.00 pinchGround Cloves(Use freshly ground cloves)
- 50.00 gDried Cranberries(Use dried cranberries for sweetness)
- 12.00 dlRye Flour(Use high-quality rye flour)
Instructions
In a large bowl, crumble the yeast.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the mulled wine and dark beer, warming to a maximum of 37°C.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Pour the warm liquid over the yeast and stir until dissolved.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Add the cream cheese, molasses, salt, spices, and cranberries. Mix well.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Gradually add the rye flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Knead the dough thoroughly until it is smooth and elastic.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 45 minutes.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Preheat oven to 175°C (160°C fan/convection).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Shape each portion into a loaf and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Score the loaves with a sharp knife.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Bake in the lower third of the oven for 40 minutes.
Estimated time: 40 minutes
Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Estimated time: 10 minutes