Application Guide

POLISH BEER RYE BREAD
Rye breads are so inherent to the cuisine of Poland that the word chleb, which trans-
lates to “bread,” is what every loaf that has even a small amount of rye flour in it is
called. Since my tester Mary Anne is Polish and rye breads are her favorite, we had to
make a rye that combined the complex rye flavor with a very savory sourdough-like
aroma during baking, just like in a professional bakery. This is a very light rye, so it is
good for sandwiches. This bread garners raves!
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-POUND LOAF
1 cup (8 ounces) beer
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced raw shallot
2 cups bread flour
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cup light or medium rye flour
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cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons gluten
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
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teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon SAF yeast or 1 tablespoon plus
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teaspoon
bread machine yeast
2-POUND LOAF
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