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Traditional Latvian Rye Bread

Name: Traditional Latvian Rye Bread
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Bread
Ingredients: 1 kg rye flour; 500 g whole rye flour; 10 g salt; 10 g caraway seeds; 500 ml water; 50 g sourdough starter

A dense, hearty rye bread with a distinctive sourdough flavor, typical of Latvian bakeries.

120 minutes8 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix rye flour, whole rye flour, salt, and caraway seeds.
Add water and sourdough starter, then knead until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let the dough rise for 1-2 hours at room temperature.
Shape into a loaf, place on a baking sheet, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

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