Rye Toasting Bread

By heathaly

Ingredients

• 1 1/4-ounce package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup water at 110°F
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup dried unsweetened coconut
• 1 3/4 cups rye flour, divided (6 1/4 ounces)
• 1 1/4 cups bread flour (5 1/2 ounces)
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (3 1/4 ounces)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 75mins
Cooking time 120mins
Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand to proof for 5 minutes. Set aside.
In another small bowl, combine the warm milk and molasses. Set aside.
In another small bowl combine the cherries, pumpkin seeds and coconut. Pour over enough water to barely cover. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups rye flour, bread flour, wheat flour, salt and ground caraway seeds. Pour in the milk mixture and the yeast mixture and stir until just combined.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic — about 5 minutes. As you knead, add enough of the remaining rye flour, 1 teaspoon at a time, to prevent the dough from sticking to hands. This dough will be more sticky than a non-rye dough, however. Do not let it get dry.
Drain the fruit mixture and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Knead into the mixture until well-distributed. Form the dough into a ball.
Place the dough in a large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Punch the dough down; cover and let rest for 10 more minutes.
Form the dough into a ball and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Score the top with a sharp knife. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let rest another 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 375°F and bake for about 45 minutes or until hollow-sounding when tapped from underneath. Cool on a wire rack. Serve sliced very thin and toasted.