Discover the perfect blend of earthy rye, sweet honey, and aromatic caramelized onions in this Hearty Onion Rye Bread made effortlessly in a bread machine. This flavorful loaf combines the rich texture of rye flour with the fluffiness of bread flour, enhanced by a touch of vital wheat gluten for the ideal rise. Caraway seeds add a distinctive depth, while caramelized onions lend a savory sweetness, making every bite irresistibly complex. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a bread machine, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy it warm with butter, as the base for gourmet sandwiches, or alongside soups and stews for a hearty, homemade treat!
Prepare the caramelized onions: Dice one medium onion and cook it in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Let them cool completely before using in the bread.
Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, this means starting with the wet ingredients: warm water, olive oil, and honey.
Next, add the dry ingredients: bread flour, rye flour, salt, and vital wheat gluten. Make sure to keep the salt and yeast separate in the bread machine to avoid early activation.
Create a small well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the instant dry yeast into the well.
Sprinkle the cooled caramelized onions and caraway seeds around the edges of the mixture in the bread machine pan.
Select the 'Basic/Rapid' or 'Whole Wheat' setting on your bread machine. Choose the 'light' or 'medium' crust color, depending on your preference.
Start the bread machine, then allow it to knead, rise, and bake the bread. This process typically takes about 3 to 3.5 hours depending on your bread machine model.
Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy your hearty onion rye bread with butter or as the base for your favorite sandwich!
Calories |
2093 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4937 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 389.2 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*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.