Winnipeg Rye Bread

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This Canadian rye bread is a popular Winnipeg-style recipe that uses cracked rye and white flour instead of rye flour. This makes a light-colored, richly flavored bread and is adapted for the bread machine.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
2 loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • ¼ cup cracked rye berries

  • ¼ cup warm water

  • ¾ cup milk

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 3 tablespoons butter, soft

  • 4 ⅓ cups bread flour

  • 4 teaspoons gluten

  • 1 ¾ teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

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

  2. Place 3/4 cup milk, brown sugar, egg, butter, bread flour, gluten, yeast, and salt into a bread machine or follow the order recommended by the manufacturer if different; add soaked rye berries with bread flour. Set the bread machine for the Dough cycle and press Start.

  3. When cycle is complete, remove dough, punch it down, and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half, press out any air bubbles, and form into round or long loaves. Place loaves onto a baking sheet, cover with a dish towel, and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 35 minutes.

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

  5. Brush the tops of loaves with 1 tablespoon milk.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

45 Calories
2g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 3%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 35mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.