Northern-Style Rye Bread with Caraway Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Dense and flavorful homemade rye bread, enhanced with aromatic caraway seeds, capturing the essence of northern European baking traditions. This European-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs rye flour, all-purpose flour, warm water (110°F) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups rye flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast in 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F). Stir in 2 tablespoons dark molasses and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups rye flour, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons caraway seeds. Make a well in center.
3. Step 3: Pour the yeast mixture and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the flour mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
4. Step 4: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until elastic and smooth, adding more all-purpose flour as needed.
5. Step 5: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
6. Step 6: Punch down dough, shape into a round loaf, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.
7. Step 7: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slash the top of loaf with a sharp knife and bake for 35-40 minutes until crust is firm and a tap sounds hollow.
8. Step 8: Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing this traditional Northern rye bread with caraway.