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Marbled Rye Bread

This beginner-friendly marbled rye bread combines the deep, earthy flavor of Early Bird Farm & Mill’s Dark Rye Flour with a hint of sweetness and a beautiful swirl effect. Perfect for sandwiches, especially a classic Reuben!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Baking
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Light Rye Dough

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup Early Bird Farm & Mill's Dark Rye Flour Feature ingredient
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water 110°F

Dark Rye Dough

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup Early Bird Farm & Mill's Dark Rye Flour Feature ingredient
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp molasses Adds slight sweetness and depth
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup warm water 110°F
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Enhances dark color

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, dark rye flour, yeast, salt, and sugar for the light rye dough. Add the warm water and vegetable oil, then mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest.
  • Repeat the same process for the dark rye dough, incorporating molasses and cocoa powder. Knead and let rest.
  • Let both doughs rise separately, covered, for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down both doughs. Divide each into two equal parts. Roll out one piece of light dough and one piece of dark dough into rectangles of similar size. Place one on top of the other and roll up like a jelly roll. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Place the shaped loaves in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet for a free-form loaf. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Perfect for Reuben sandwiches or toasted with butter.

Notes

The cocoa powder in the dark rye dough enhances the color without adding a chocolate flavor. For a softer crust, brush the loaf with melted butter after baking.
Keyword Beginner-friendly, Marbled Rye Bread, Reuben Sandwich
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