Rye Bread for the Bread Maker literally takes 5 minutes to put together and is so much tastier than store bought!
There are several types of rye bread. Each bread is suitable for a different purpose.
This light rye bread is great for sandwiches, toasting and just eating warm out of the oven!
Look at the gorgeous texture this bread has! It is so firm, yet airy!
I hate the bread you by at the grocery stores now! It does not even resemble bread! There is no flavor or texture! Just empty calories, in my personal opinion!
Do you own a bread machine? I love mine! It is close to 30 years old and was a Christmas present from my sister.
Sadly, I lost her in 2016 and miss her terribly, but every time I make bread, I think of her!
Making bread without a bread machine isn’t difficult, but using a bread machine frees up your time to do other things.
The last 2 times I made this bread in the bread machine, it really bogged it down. The dough is very dense.
This last time, I had to finish kneading it by hand a few times. I know it never had problems before, so I guess my machine is just getting old!
Making Rye Bread in a Bread Machine
Just add all of the ingredients to your machine and run it on the dough cycle.
I always just run the dough cycle for bread because I don’t like a square bread with a hole in one end from the paddle.
It’s just a personal preference, but I like mine in a bread pan. More crispy crust to be had!!
If you have a newer bread machine, and you like the shape of the bread, by all means, go ahead and cook it in your bread machine, as well!
Alternately, you can do this rye bread by hand, or in your mixer, as well.
The mixer with a dough hook will do all of the work that the bread machine will do, except rise and bake the bread.
To make the bread by hand, mix all of the ingredeints together, then knead the dough until it is smooth and silky.
The Origins of Rye Bread
It may be due to my German heritage that I am crazy for rye bread.
According to the NY times, the quote on the wall outside of the Berlin baker’s guild’s directors office is, “Holy and eternal is bread. It keeps you from hunger and misery. The Creator himself gave it to us. He who dishonors bread dishonors life itself.”
Rye bread, in particular, is beloved in Germany. Light rye, dark rye or pumpernickel, they all have a different flavor and purpose.
Check out the wonderful home made Reuben Sandwiches that we made with this tasty rye!
Also this YouTube Video will take you through the step by step assembly of these great sandwiches!
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Rye Bread For the Bread Machine
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs Vegetable Oil
- 1 1/3 c Warm Water
- 1 Egg
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 1/2 c rye flour
- 3 c white bread flour
- 1/4 c vital gluten
- 1 Tbs caraway seed
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in Bread Machine in the order given. Water should be between 105°F and 110°F so I usually make sure the water is at least 115°F because it will cool down when you are putting the rest of the ingredients together.
- I never cook the bread in the bread maker because I hate the shape of loaf and the paddle hole ruins the appearance so I place the bread maker on the ‘dough only’ setting.
- When the dough is finished, remove it to a bowl, coated with oil and roll dough around. Cut the dough in half and shape into loaves.
- With the seam side down, place each half in an oiled 5″x 9″ loaf pan. cover with a dry kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until loaves have risen to the top of the bread pans.
- Once bread has risen place in the center of a preheated 350°F oven. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature is approximately 190°F.
Notes
Nutrition
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Originally Published 04/2016
Hi the light caraway rye bread for bread machine something wasn’t right ingredients must have been double because when I put it in the bread machine it was way to dry I think your you doubled flour and not liquid I had to add a lot more water
Hi Pete. The quality and brand of your flour can have a lot to do with that. Some flours are denser, or courser ground than others. Also, dry measuring technique can be a big factor. I’ve made this bread dozens of times and it works fine. How was the texture of the finished bread?
Nothing better than homemade bread, specially rye bread! I love the crust and the crumb in this rye bread, I’ll just have to knead it myself as I don’t have a bread machine, gave mine to my mother..
You are such a good daughter! Kneading bread is hard for older folks. I don’t mind kneading either. It’s rather relaxing. But I have to say, I make more homemade bread with the bread machine. Which is great, because I don’t have to buy the junk from the store!
This bread looks so light and I love the combination with the caraway seeds. Going to have to get the old breadmaker out and have a go!
IMHO, caraway is imperative to making rye bread! It’s just not the same without it! Thank you Amanda!
I have always made bread by hand, but I think you have just converted me over to bread machine user. We love Reubens over here and what better way to enhance them with fresh baked bread. Yum!
They are just so convenient! I don’t mind making bread by hand but with the bread maker and can go clean the house! (Which is needed!! 🙂 ) Thank you Sondria!
I love homemade bread! Using this bread to make ruebens at home sounds absolutely delicious too!!
Oh, I love reubens so! I don’t think I ever get sick of them! Thanks, Stephanie!
I like the combinations of flours here. The texture looks great!
Thank you Ali! There is not enough gluten in rye flour to use it by itself. You even have to add wheat gluten when using just 1/3 rye flour.
I rarely make bread but I love rye bread and it’s hard to find it here in Verona. You’ve inspired me to give it a try. I don’t have a bread machine but I have a dough mixer which I use to make pasta dough but it can also be used for bread dough!
Oh, absolutely! You just have to find the rye flour where you are! Thanks Jacqueline!
Oh wow I bet that tastes glorious, I love the flavour of caraway, it is used all the time here in Hungary.
Yes, the Hungarians love their caraway! The Germans love caraway, as well! I’m half German so that must explain it! Thanks Brian!
This is just the inspiration I need to go an buy a bread maker. There is nothing like the smell of freshly baking bread!
That is as true a statement as ever there was! Thanks so much for your comment, Anna! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sounds so easy to make and look so simple and delicious bread. I think I need to invest now in a bread maker.
I am crazy about my bread maker! It is such a time saver! Thanks for your comment, Melve! Have a great weekend!
This bread looks absolutely delicious! I love adding some rye to my bread. I usually prefer white rye, but this is great!
This rye flour is very light in color. Is the white rye bleached. I’l have to research that! Thanks, Camila!
We love our bread machine. There is nothing like setting it the night before and waking the aroma of fresh bread!
Ah, yes! The aroma is to die for. Isn’t it, Vicky?
What a beautiful loaf of bread! Nothing beats homemade bread. I usually do a Dutch oven bread, but I really need to expand my horizons!
I have to do a Dutch oven bread soon! Sounds perfect! Thank you Dana!
This looks delicious! A yummy and easy recipe- just what I need!
Haha, easy is always good, isn’t it Lisa? Thanks!
I have never tried rye bread. This inspires me to bake one soon. Looks so perfect.
Wow! I thought everyone had tried rye bread! It is so delicious! Thanks for your comment, Kushi!
A package of gluten from Amazon costs almost $14.00 for one pound. Your recipe calls for 1/4 cup. Is there a substitute? TIA
That was the smallest one I could find on Amazon. Many larger grocery stores carry vital gluten. It is near the flour. Usually on the very top, or very bottom shelf. Certainly specialty baking stores will carry it too. There is no other substitute for it, that I am aware of. Thanks for your question!
I’m such a fan of rye bread from my old baking days in college. This looks delicious and I love it that you use the bread machine for it! Pinning this recipe… Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you, Traci! I do love making bread in the bread machine! It frees up so much time to do other things!
Why don’t I have a bread maker? I know the stuff I get at the store is packed with ingredients I can’t pronounce. This looks so easy it’s hard to believe it can be made so fast. I’ll bet your house smelled delicious!
I love the smell of bread baking! It’s the best smell in the world! I love my bread maker, Karen! Go out and grab one! Thank you!
This looks PERFECT for a reuben! I’m the weirdo who always loved the flavor of rye, but not full-force rye bread. So I’m loving the idea of a recipe that is 2:1 wheat to rye ratio.
Yes, Samantha, every recipe I’ve seen has a mixture of wheat and rye flours! Straight rye flour would be terribly heavy! Thank you!
So crusty looking! That makes for a great rye bread!
Very true, it’s all about the crust! Thanks Donna!