Artisan Spiced Rye Bread

Artisan Spiced Rye Bread

240 mins
medium
4 servings

Enjoy a flavorful and aromatic spiced rye bread, perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.

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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

1

In a large bowl, crumble the yeast.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the mulled wine and dark beer, warming to a maximum of 37°C.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Pour the warm liquid over the yeast and stir until dissolved.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Add the cream cheese, molasses, salt, spices, and cranberries. Mix well.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Gradually add the rye flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

6

Knead the dough thoroughly until it is smooth and elastic.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

7

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for 45 minutes.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

8

Preheat oven to 175°C (160°C fan/convection).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Shape each portion into a loaf and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

11

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

12

Score the loaves with a sharp knife.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

13

Bake in the lower third of the oven for 40 minutes.

Estimated time: 40 minutes

14

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Estimated time: 10 minutes