After making whole-wheat bread, I wanted to try something else. I regularly bought rye bread at the farmers’ market and it’s so delicious, but the taste was somewhat cheesy, so I fell out of love with it. I wondered if that flavor was natural of rye bread or if it derived from the artisan’s process. Thus, I tried to make my own and test the flavor of 100% natural rye bread.
For this reason, I used unprocessed, biological rye flour and no other ingredients besides water and yeast. The result was amazing. It tasted almost nothing like any of the rye breads I ever bought before, whether from the supermarket or farmers’ market. Out of all the breads I have made, this one is my absolute favorite. It’s incredibly delicious without having too strong a taste, and I don’t bloat after eating it, unlike most others.
Nutritional Notes:
After experiencing no bloating after eating this bread, I was curious for why that was the case. So I researched this and came to know that this is one of the many advantages rye bread has over others. This is because the main sources of bloating in bread are wheat and gluten and, although rye does contain gluten, it is wheat-free, thus being easier on the stomach than some other breads.
Other than this rye is very beneficial for other numerous reasons. Rye is low on the glycaemic index, which means that it doesn't spike blood sugar levels and leads to a better control of blood sugar levels than wheat. This also means you won't have energy slumps after consuming rye bread over whole-wheat.
Rye can also be useful for balancing hormones and estrogen levels since it is packed with phytoestrogens. This grain is also packed with magnesium, which helps control blood pressure and contributes to a healthy heart, as well as its high levels of soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol. It also contains high levels of iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, vitamin E, and B vitamins, as well as protein.
There have also been studies linking rye consumption with protection against breast cancer, reduced inflammation, prevention of type-2 diabetes, as well as down-regulating some risky genes such as heart-disease and stress.
So, next time you're looking to eat a nutrient-rich, healthy bread, look into incorporating rye flour into your diet for all these amazing benefits!
One thing about the rye bread making process is that it actually takes a bit longer than wholewheat bread. This is true not only for the rest-time, as it needs longer to grow, but also for the oven time, especially when you're making 100% rye bread. Because it needs to stay longer in the oven, I like to cover it with a sheet of aluminium to make sure the interior bakes without the top burning or becoming too hard.
As for the flavor, rye naturally has a stronger taste than wholewheat, so I feel like you do not need to add as much salt into this bread, though it depends on each person's tastes. I only added a pinch and I felt like it was perfect this way.
For the toppings, sesame seeds and flax seeds make a delicious combo with this bread, but you could also add oat flakes, raisins, or anything else you can think of. One thing I love about these breads is that they are extremely versatile and taste delicious with just about anything, which allows for a grand scale of creativity.
This bread is so incredibly simple and easy to make, and it is:
Nourishing
Filling
Hearty
So Delicious!
It tastes best the day after it is made, but any day is a good day to enjoy this heavenly recipe.
Without further ado, let’s jump right into this recipe!
I love snacking on this bread on its own as it's so flavorful, but you can add whatever toppings you'd like for a delicious and healthy snack or meal. A couple of my favorite spreads for this bread are avocado or unsweetened pear puré.
Enjoy! And don't forget to tag @summermonkee on Instagram if you try out this recipe!
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