Czech Sourdough Rye Bread Umava in Bread Machine
Discover the rustic charm of Eastern Europe with this Czech Sourdough Rye Bread Umava, made effortlessly in your bread machine. This hearty loaf combines the tang of an active sourdough starter with the earthy flavor of rye flour, accented by aromatic caraway seeds and a touch of molasses for subtle sweetness. Easy to prepare with just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this recipe embraces the traditional flavors of Czech baking while utilizing modern convenience. Perfectly soft yet sturdy, this bread is ideal for pairing with butter, cheese, or charcuterie for an authentic culinary experience. Whether you’re savoring it warm from the machine or toasting it the next day, this versatile loaf is a must-try for bread enthusiasts. Keywords: Czech sourdough rye bread, rye bread recipe, bread machine sourdough, caraway bread, traditional Czech bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 g Active sourdough starter
- 300 ml Warm water
- 1 tbsp Caraway seeds
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Molasses
- 200 g Rye flour
- 300 g Bread flour
- 0.25 tsp Instant yeast (optional, for quicker rise)
Instructions
Ensure your sourdough starter is active by feeding it 4-6 hours before beginning the recipe. It should be bubbly and double in volume.
In the bread machine pan, pour in the warm water followed by the sourdough starter.
Add the caraway seeds, salt, and molasses for flavor.
Gradually add the rye flour and bread flour on top of the wet ingredients.
If you're using instant yeast to assist the rise, sprinkle it on top of the dry flour. (Note: This step is optional.)
Place the bread machine pan into the machine and select the 'Whole Wheat' or 'Basic' setting with a medium crust level.
Start the bread machine and allow it to knead, rise, and bake. This process typically takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes, depending on your machine settings.
After baking, remove the bread pan carefully (it will be hot!) and let the loaf cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Serve the rye bread with butter, cheese, or charcuterie for an authentic Czech experience. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
