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Winnipeg Rye Bread

Winnipeg Rye Bread pairs cracked rye with white bread flour for a light-colored loaf that’s subtly sweet from brown sugar and rich with butter and egg. Expect a tender crumb and a toasty rye aroma, perfect for hearty sandwiches or warm slices with butter. Ideal for weekend baking when you want a flavorful, versatile bread.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyMedium
Winnipeg Rye Bread
  1. 1

    Soak cracked rye berries in warm water in a small bowl until most of the water is absorbed, at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add 3/4 cup milk, brown sugar, egg, butter, bread flour, gluten, yeast, and salt to a bread machine, or follow the manufacturer’s order if it differs; add the soaked rye berries with the bread flour. Set the machine to the Dough cycle and press Start.

  3. 3

    When the cycle ends, remove the dough, punch it down, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide the dough in half, press out any air bubbles, and shape into round or long loaves.

  5. 5

    Set the loaves on a baking sheet, cover with a dish towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 35 minutes.

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  7. 7

    Brush the tops of the loaves with 1 tablespoon milk.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 35 to 40 minutes.