Suomalaisruisleipä (Finnish Rye Bread)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Suomalaisruisleipä (Finnish Rye Bread)
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Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

3 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( equilavents listed at bottom of recipe )
1 1/4 cups warm potato water
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 cups medium rye flour
1 1/2 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
butter , softened

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
1 loaf
Calories
1800
Sugar
6g
Fat
6g
Suomalaisruisleipä, or Finnish rye bread, is a staple food in Finland. This dense, dark bread has a distinct flavor that comes from the rye flour. The bread is made from simple ingredients and often eaten as an accompaniment to savory meals, such as soups and stews. The recipe for this bread often involves using potato water, which helps to give the loaf a softer texture. This recipe yields one loaf of bread, which can be sliced carefully and served with butter, cheese, or any number of toppings.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, mix together the yeast, warm potato water, and brown sugar.
2.Mix in the vegetable oil, salt, rye flour, and 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to form a dough.
3.Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, gradually adding more all-purpose flour until the dough is no longer sticky and forms a smooth ball.
4.Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
5.Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6.Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
7.Let the loaf rise for an additional 30 minutes.
8.Using a sharp knife, cut a tic-tac-toe pattern into the top of the loaf.
9.Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is brown and firm.
10.Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
11.Serve with butter.

PROS

Suomalaisruisleipä is a hearty bread with a unique flavor that complements savory meals such as soups and stews.

The ingredients are simple and affordable.

CONS

This rye bread takes a longer time to prepare and cook than other bread recipes.

It is denser than white bread, which may not appeal to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Suomalaisruisleipä is a healthier bread option than many white breads, as it is lower in calories and higher in fiber.
Rye flour has been linked to regulating blood sugar levels and promoting digestive health.
Potato water, used in this recipe, contains several vitamins and minerals, including potassium, calcium, and vitamin C.

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