Buttermilk Rye Bread Machine Loaf

Craft the perfect homemade loaf with this Buttermilk Rye Bread Machine recipe, a delightful fusion of subtle tanginess and earthy rye flavor that’s both easy and rewarding to make. With buttermilk and honey adding a rich, slightly sweet depth, and optional caraway seeds lending a classic touch, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own. Designed to simplify the baking process, this recipe utilizes your bread machine to handle the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking, making it practically foolproof. The combination of bread flour and rye flour yields a soft yet hearty crumb, while the medium crust setting ensures perfectly golden results every time. Ready in just under three hours, this 12-slice loaf is an ideal addition to any meal or brunch spread. Perfect for those seeking no-fuss bread-making, this wholesome recipe is a must-try for home bakers craving artisan-quality results with all the convenience of a bread machine.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2.5 cups Bread Flour
• 1.25 cups Rye Flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds (optional)
• 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast

Directions

Step 1

Measure and prepare all ingredients to ensure accuracy and ease during assembly.

Step 2

Add the buttermilk, water, melted butter, and honey into the bread machine’s baking pan in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer (generally liquids first).

Step 3

Gently spoon the bread flour and rye flour into the baking pan on top of the liquids.

Step 4

Add the salt and caraway seeds (if using), ensuring they are kept separate from the yeast during assembly.

Step 5

Make a small well in the center of the flour mixture and add the active dry yeast. Do not let the yeast come into direct contact with the liquids at this stage.

Step 6

Place the baking pan into the bread machine, ensuring it is properly seated.

Step 7

Select the normal or basic bread cycle with a medium crust setting (or your preferred crust darkness). Start the machine.

Step 8

Allow the machine to mix, knead, rise, and bake the bread. Avoid opening the bread machine lid during the baking process to maintain the proper temperature.

Step 9

Once the bread cycle is complete, carefully remove the baking pan using oven mitts, as it will be hot.

Step 10

Turn the loaf out onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing to ensure even texture and prevent crumbling.

Step 11

Store any leftover bread in an airtight container or bread bag to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(828.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2164.5

Total Fat 40.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 88.8mg	0%
Sodium 3817.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 405.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 48.6g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 126.9IU	0%
Calcium 416.6mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 1658.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.2%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 72.2%