Medium
Latvian
Rye Bread (Rupjmaize)
Traditional Latvian dark rye bread with a dense texture and caraway flavor, a staple in Baltic cuisine.
90
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
90 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
4.00 cups
Rye flour
2.00 tbsp
Malt
1.00 tbsp
Caraway seeds
1.50 cups
Warm water
2.00 tsp
Yeast
1.00 tbsp
Sugar
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water, let sit until frothy.
10 minutes
2
Mix rye flour, malt, caraway seeds, and salt in a large bowl.
3
Add yeast mixture, knead until a sticky dough forms.
10 minutes
4
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
60 minutes
5
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Shape dough into a loaf.
6
Bake for 1 hour until crust is firm. Cool before slicing.
60 minutes