Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves
Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves deliver a deep, tangy crumb balanced by the earthy sweetness of rye and a gentle hint of olive oil. The caraway seeds perfume each slice, making it perfect for hearty sandwiches or a breadboard alongside soups and stews. Serve warm on a weekend lunch or as the centerpiece of a cozy dinner spread.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
The night before baking, feed your active sourdough starter with 1 cup rye flour, 1/2 cup bread flour, and 2/3 cup water; mix until fully combined, cover, and let sit at room temperature overnight.
- 2
The next morning, combine the expanded starter with 1/4 cup water, then stir in 1 cup rye flour, 1 cup bread flour, salt, sugar, olive oil, and caraway seeds.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny.
- 4
Place it in a well-oiled bowl, turn it once to coat the surface with oil, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled.
- 5
Punch down the dough and shape it into loaves.
- 6
Set the loaves on a greased baking sheet or in greased loaf pans and let them rise until doubled in size.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 8
Score the tops of the loaves with a serrated knife and bake in the preheated oven until the crust is deep brown and the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 40 minutes.
- 9
Alternate baking method for a chewier, saltier crust: Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 10
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup water with 1 teaspoon salt; remove the loaves from the oven and brush the crust with the salt water.
- 11
Return to the oven and continue baking for 25 minutes more, brushing every 10 minutes.
- Calories 77.64 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.51 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 15.2 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.87 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 26.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 7.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 46.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.34 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves is made with 8 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Bread Flour, Caraway Seed, Olive Oil, and Rye Flour. Each serving provides about 77.64 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Flour, Caraway Seed, Olive Oil, Rye Flour, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 77.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 8 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves healthy?
- Caraway Sourdough Rye Loaves has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 77.64 calories and 2.51 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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