What You Need to Know
Rye bread is a type of bread made with various proportions of flour from rye grain. It can be light or dark in color, depending on the type of flour used and the addition of coloring agents, and is typically denser than bread made from wheat flour. Compared to white bread, it is higher in fiber, darker in color, and stronger in flavor. The world's largest exporter of rye bread is Poland.
Steps
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Danish Rugbrød (Denmark): Base for open-faced smørrebrød sandwiches
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Russian Borodinsky (Russia): Malt and coriander flavored sacramental bread
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German Pumpernickel (Germany): Slow-baked whole grain bread with molasses
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization