Rye Swirl Bread Recipes

RYE SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups white flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
• Heat water, milk and butter till very warm.
• Add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
• Beat 2 minutes at high speed.
• Remove half of the batter to a separate bowl.
• Into one bowl, stir enough white flour to make a soft dough.
• Into the second bowl, stir molasses and enough rye flour to make a soft dough.
• Separately knead each dough till smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Cover each dough, let rest 10-20 minutes.
• Divide each dough in half; roll each into a 7 x 14 inch rectangle.
• Place one dark rectangle on top of each white rectangle.
• Roll up tightly, jelly-roll fasion; pinch seams to seal.
• Place loaves, seam side down, in two greased loaf pans (I used my baking stone).
• Cover, let rise 60 minutes (less if using rapid rise yeast).
• Bake at 375 for 25-35 minutes or till done.
• Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

MARBLE RYE BREAD

Steps:

• Author's note: Start by making two doughs-one light, one dark-with light rye flour. The only difference between the doughs is the addition of cocoa powder and an extra tablespoon or so of water in the darker dough. The key to combining the two doughs into one loaf of bread is to make sure both doughs feel the same when you're done kneading; in order for them to rise at an equal rate, they need to have a similar texture and suppleness. If one dough is softer than the other, the loaf will come out lopsided as soft, supple dough rises faster than stiffer dough.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the flours, salt, yeast, caraway seeds (if using), water, oil, and molasses on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Increase the speed to medium low and mix until well combined and the sides of the bowl are clean, about 1 minute more. Switch to the dough hook and knead on medium-low speed until the dough is smooth and tacky (it should peel off your finger when you poke it, like a Post-it note), about 4 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add more bread flour 1 Tbs. at a time, kneading to incorporate. If it's very stiff, knead in water 1 Tbs. at a time. (Alternatively, you can mix the dough in a large bowl by hand and then knead on an oiled surface; mixing and kneading will take longer.)
• Rub a little vegetable oil on a work surface to create an 8-inch circle, and put the dough on this spot. Using your hands, stretch and fold the dough up and over itself from all four sides into the center, crimping it where the folded ends meet, to form it into a tight, round ball that is smooth on the bottom.
• Invert the dough ball, setting it seam side down in a lightly oiled bowl that's twice the size of the dough. Tightly cover with plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1-1/2 hours.
• Immediately after making the light dough, repeat the process to make the dark dough, adding more water if needed to make a dough with the same feel as the first dough. Stretch and fold the dough into a ball and let it rise in another lightly oiled bowl as described above.
• Author's note: Making the swirl is as easy as stacking alternating layers of light and dark dough and then rolling the stack into a loaf shape. Start by forming the dough layers into squares, which will roll up into an even loaf (unlike circles, which can yield a tapered loaf). I use a light coating of oil on my work surface instead of flour because it keeps the dough supple and easy to work with, and there's no risk of incorporating too much flour, which would dry out the dough.
• When both doughs have doubled in size, divide each into 4 equal pieces (about 5 oz. each). Generously coat the inside of two 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• Rub a little vegetable oil on a work surface, move two pieces of each dough to the oiled area, and flatten them with the palm of your hand. Using your hands or a rolling pin, gently shape each piece into a 6-inch square that's about 1/4 inch thick.
• Make a stack of the dough squares, starting with a light dough square on the bottom, then a dark square, then a light, and then the final dark piece; the bottom light piece will become the outside of the loaf. Firmly pat down the stack with the palm of your hand or lightly roll it with the pin so that all four pieces adhere to one another.
• Starting with the side closest to you, tightly roll the stack up into a loaf, pinching the seam closed with your fingertips to seal, if necessary. Repeat with the remaining dough for the second loaf.
• Set each loaf seam side down. Gently roll and stretch each until it's the same length as the pans. Place each loaf of dough seam side down in the pans, coat the tops with cooking spray, and cover the pans loosely with plastic wrap.
• Author's note: A second rise further develops the dough's flavor and relaxes the gluten strands inside, while also letting the dough rise to its proper size and shape before baking. If your kitchen is on the warm side, the loaves will rise faster, and vice versa.
• Set the loaves aside at room temperature until nearly doubled in size with tops that are about an inch above the edges of the pans, 1 to 2 hours. At this point, pressing on the dough with your finger should make a dimple that springs back slowly. If it springs back quickly, give the dough another 15 to 30 minutes to rise.
• Author's note: Baking is the ultimate transformation: Dough goes into the oven, and bread comes out. A light coating of egg wash-a mixture of beaten egg and water-gives the crust color and shine after baking. Underbaking yields gummy bread, so use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness; inserting it close to the edge of the pan (without touching the pan) leaves a less noticeable hole.
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F.
• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 Tbs. water and then lightly brush the tops of the loaves with the egg wash; discard any remaining egg wash. Bake for 20 minutes, then rotate and swap the positions of the pans. Continue baking until the loaves are a rich golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 190°F to 195°F , 20 to 25 minutes more. Transfer the loaves in their pans to a wire rack to cool. When cool enough to handle, remove the bread from the pans. Let cool completely before slicing.

PUMPERNICKEL RYE BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Whole Wheat cycle, and Start.
• After the first rise, remove dough from the machine. Shape, and place into a lightly oiled 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
• Bake at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack before slicing.

COUNTRY SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• DARK DOUGH: In a bowl, mix the sugar, salt, yeast and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Heat water, molasses, coffee and butter to 120°-130°; add to flour mixture. Beat with an electric mixer at medium. Add 3/4 cup rye flour and beat 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and remaining rye flour. Knead for 6-8 minutes, working in the remaining all-purpose flour. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 2 hours., LIGHT DOUGH: In a bowl, combine salt, yeast, 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Set aside. Heat water, honey and butter to 120°-130°; add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium, adding remaining whole wheat flour. Mix well. Stir in 1 cup all-purpose flour and oats. Knead, working in remaining flour if necessary. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch doughs down; let rest 15 minutes. Roll Light dough into a 16-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Roll Dark dough into a 16x8-in. rectangle and place on top of Light dough. Roll jell-roll style, beginning with long side. Pinch to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise till doubled, 45-60 minutes. Bake 40 minutes at 350°. Cool on wire rack.