It's the buttermilk in this recipe for Polish Buttermilk Rye Bread that gives it the tang usually associated with rye breads. It takes the labor and time out of creating a sour starter.
While white bread has its place in Polish cuisine, Poles are particularly fond of rye breads and black breads that are made with 100% rye flour and use no white flour to lighten the loaf.
Enjoy this hearty bread with soup, as toast or even in stuffing or sweet bread pudding. Really!
SHORTCUT: Follow this Quick Tip for faster rising.
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Makes 2 loaves of Polish Buttermilk Rye Bread
While white bread has its place in Polish cuisine, Poles are particularly fond of rye breads and black breads that are made with 100% rye flour and use no white flour to lighten the loaf.
Enjoy this hearty bread with soup, as toast or even in stuffing or sweet bread pudding. Really!
SHORTCUT: Follow this Quick Tip for faster rising.
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Makes 2 loaves of Polish Buttermilk Rye Bread
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast (not rapid rise)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups rye flour
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
Preparation:
- In a large bowl or bowl or a stand mixer, add all ingredients and mix well. Knead on low 7 minutes in mixer or 10 minutes by hand.
- Transfer to a large greased bowl. Flip the dough to grease the bottom and cover with oiled plastic. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper. Punch down dough and form into 2 oblong or round loaves. Place on prepared pan, cover with oiled plastic and let rise until almost doubled.
- Brush risen dough with egg whites for a shiny crust or plain water. Make 4 diagonal shallow cuts (use a lame or razor blade) in the dough and bake 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer registers 190-195 degrees. Cool on wire racks.
