Caraway rye bread

Caraway seeds give this vegan rye loaf a distinct taste that is both spicy and sweet.

Serves: 20 (Makes 2 loaves, 10 slices per loaf, 1 slice per serve)

Time to make: 1 hr , plus 2 1/2 hrs proving

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

2 ½ cups high-grade white flour, plus 2 tablespoons for kneading
1 cup wholemeal flour, plus 4 teaspoons for cooking
1 cup dark rye flour
8g instant dried yeast sachet
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugarlight brown cane sugarX
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
zest of 1 orange
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons molasses or black treaclemolassesX

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine flours. Stir in yeast, salt, sugar and seeds.
In another bowl, beat orange zest, juice, 1 1/4 cups warm water and molasses together. Add this to dry ingredients and combine.
Bring mixture together using your hands to form into a dough. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Return to bowl, cover with a damp tea towel and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
Divide dough in half, shaping each into a ball. Use the palm of your hand to pat down to a round, about 2cm thick. Place loaves on lightly floured trays and leave to rise again for 45 to 60 minutes, or until 1 1/2 times their original size. Ten minutes before bread is ready, preheat oven to 180°C.
Score loaves with a sharp knife and sprinkle with a little more flour. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.

Serving suggestion

Serve with hummus, olives, cheese and gherkins, smoked salmon and reduced-fat cream cheese spread, or your favourite chutney.

HFG tip

NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 116 cal

Kilojoules 480 kJ

Protein 4 g

Total fat 1 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 25 g

Sugar 3 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 110 mg

Calcium 25 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.