How to Make Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of hearty, flavorful breads, then this Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread is a must-try. This bread has a unique combination of caraway seeds and rye flour, giving it a rich, earthy flavor that pairs perfectly with soups, sandwiches, or simply enjoyed on its own with a smear of butter. The best part? This bread is made in a dutch oven, resulting in a crispy, golden crust and a soft, chewy interior. It's the perfect bread to make for a cozy evening at home or to impress friends and f...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups light rye flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vital wheat gluten (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons flaked kosher salt, crushed
  • 1 ¾ cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ⅜ teaspoon active dry yeast

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 18 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 19 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Mix together rye flour, bread flour, buttermilk, caraway seeds, vital wheat gluten, and kosher salt in a very large bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit until yeast is creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir yeast mixture into flour mixture until well mixed and caraway seeds are evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 18 hours.
  • Place a Dutch oven in the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Transfer dough to a heavily floured work surface. It will be somewhat elongated, so take the right and left sides and fold them into the middle. Turn dough over and gently use a spatula to tuck corners under; cover with plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Remove plastic wrap, dust dough with flour, and make shallow cuts in the top for full bloom.
  • Carefully place dough in the preheated Dutch oven, cover immediately, reduce oven temperature to 460 degrees F (238 degrees C), and bake until bread is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Carefully transfer bread from the Dutch oven to an oven rack and bake for 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    145 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 328mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 104mg