The Danish Whole Grain Partnership

Rugbrød

Quick whole grain rye bread

4 hours 30 minutes
Bread, Easter
1 bread
For lunchboxes, open-faced sandwiches, or a quick dinner. A classic rye bread for the whole family! This recipe meets the Whole Grain Logo requirements.
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Ingredients 

  • 200 g cracked rye grains
  • 3 dl boiling water
  • 1 1/2 dl dark beer
  • 1 1/2 dl buttermilk
  • 25 g yeast
  • 1 tsp syrup
  • 10 g salt
  • 100 g flaxseeds
  • 80 g sunflower seeds
  • 400 g rye flour
  • 1 tsp neutral-flavored oil to grease the pan

Instructions 

  • The rye grains are placed in a bowl, and boiling water is poured over them. They should then soak for 30 minutes.
  • Beer and buttermilk are placed in a large bowl along with the yeast, which is dissolved.
  • Syrup, salt, soaked rye grains, flaxseeds, and sunflower seeds are added. Stir well.
  • Now add the rye flour and mix the dough well. It should be mixed for at least 10 minutes. You can use a mixer with a paddle attachment if needed.
  • Grease a rye bread pan of about 2 ½ liters and spread the dough in the pan. Smooth the surface with a spoon dipped in water and place the pan with the dough covered on the kitchen counter. The dough should now rise for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C convection, and bake the rye bread for 1 ½ hours.
  • Let the bread cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before turning it out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!