Artisan Sourdough Rye Bread

Step 1

Sourdough Version

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, mix the starter into the water. Add the molasses, all the seeds and orange zest.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the flours and salt.

Step 4

Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet using a dough whisk or spoon until the flour is well incorporated. Cover with plastic and let rest for 15 minutes. After about 15 minutes, mix again for a minute or two. Again let rest for 15 minutes and mix one more time as before. Now cover the bowl with plastic and let sit at room temperature for roughly 12-14 hours.

Step 5

Instant Yeast Version

Step 6

The only difference is don’t use sourdough starter and instead mix the instant yeast into the dry ingredients before combining with the wet ingredients.

Step 7

Both Versions

Step 8

After the long 12-14 hour proof, stretch and fold the dough and shape into boule or batard (round or oblong) shape for baking. (If you didn’t follow that, I’m afraid you’re doomed to watch the video.) Cover again with plastic and let rest 15 minutes before putting in a proofing basket for the final rise. If you don’t have a proofing basket, line a bowl with a well floured kitchen towel and put the dough in there for the final rise. The final rise should last somewhere between 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Keep the dough covered with plastic to prevent it from drying out.

Step 9

Preheat your oven to 475 F a half hour before baking.

Step 10

Score the dough with a razor or sharp serrated knife and bake until the internal temp is about 200 F.

Step 11

Let cool completely before eating.