Hearty Sour Rye Bread

Hearty Sour Rye Bread


1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add onion; cover and cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

3. Remove from heat; cool completely.

4. Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

5. Stir in yogurt, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.

6. Add egg; stir well with a whisk.

7. Lightly spoon 2 cups bread flour and rye flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife, add to yeast mixture, 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.

8. Stir in chopped onion.

9. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

10. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).

11. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.

12. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.)

13. Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.

14. With floured hands, knead dough 5 times.

15. Shape into a round 7-inch loaf.

16. Place loaf on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

17. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

18. Make 3 diagonal cuts 1/4-inch deep across top of loaf using a sharp knife.

19. Preheat oven to 350°.

20. Combine 1 tablespoon water and egg yolk; gently brush over dough.

21. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

22. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

23. Cool on a wire rack.

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