Dark Rye Bread Machine

Experience the rich, earthy flavors of homemade Dark Rye Bread with the ease of a bread machine! This recipe combines dark rye flour and bread flour with the subtle sweetness of molasses and granulated sugar, delivering a hearty loaf with a perfect balance of soft texture and robust taste. A touch of unsweetened cocoa powder enhances the bread's depth, while optional caraway seeds add a classic rye aroma. Designed for minimal effort, this recipe lets your bread machine handle the kneading, rising, and baking—perfect for busy bakers. Serve this rustic bread fresh out of the oven, ideal for hearty sandwiches, savory spreads, or paired alongside a warm bowl of soup. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this bread guarantees bakery-quality results in your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:185 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoons Caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 cups Bread flour
• 1.5 cups Dark rye flour
• 2 tablespoons Vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast

Directions

Step 1

Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, liquids (water, molasses, vegetable oil) go in first, followed by dry ingredients (salt, caraway seeds, cocoa powder, bread flour, rye flour, vital wheat gluten, sugar), and ending with the yeast.

Step 2

Ensure that the yeast does not touch the liquid ingredients by creating a small well in the flour to hold the yeast.

Step 3

Close the bread machine lid and set it to the Basic or Whole Wheat cycle, depending on your machine's options.

Step 4

Set the crust to your preferred setting (light, medium, or dark).

Step 5

Start the machine and let it handle the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking processes.

Step 6

Once the bread is done, carefully remove it from the bread pan and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing.

Step 7

Serve fresh and enjoy with your favorite toppings or accompaniments!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1922.4

Total Fat 34.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2414.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 364.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 88.2g
Protein 53.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 322.8mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2577.5mg	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: 15.5%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 73.8%