Description
A rustic, plant-based bread infused with aromatic caraway seeds, drawing on European traditions with a wholesome twist.
Ingredients
2 cups bread flour
1 cup rye flour
1 ½ tbsp caraway seeds (toasted for aroma)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp olive oil
¾ cup warm water
Instructions
1. Combine the warm water, maple syrup, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it bloom for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix in both flours, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Add caraway seeds and knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes.
4. Grease a bowl, place dough inside, and cover. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
5. Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place on a baking sheet or in a Dutch oven.
6. Let it rest for 15 minutes while preheating oven to 400°F.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and hollow-sounding.
8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Toasting caraway seeds boosts their aroma but is optional.
Pairs well with plant-based spreads, soups, and even sweet toppings like fig jam.
Try substituting some or all of the bread flour with whole wheat for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: caraway seed bread, plant-based bread, rye bread