Marble Rye Bread
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Discover the perfect marble rye bread recipe with a rich swirl and bold rye flavor. Follow this step-by-step guide to bake a bakery-quality loaf at home!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
fermentation 12 hours hrs
Total Time 13 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American, Eastern European
Servings 1 loaf (about 12-16 slices)
Calories 200 kcal
For the Dough:
- 150 g sourdough starter active and bubbly
- 500 g warm water
- 80 g honey
- 250 g rye flour
- 500 g bread flour
- 10 g salt
For the Dark Dough:
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
- 1 tbsp molasses mild-flavored
Optional Additions:
- 1 tbsp caraway seeds for traditional rye flavor
- 1 egg wash 1 egg + 1 tbsp water, for a glossy crust
Mix and Knead the Dough
Lightly oil two mixing bowls and set aside.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine:
Sourdough starter, warm water, honey, rye flour, bread flour, and salt.
Knead with a dough hook on medium-low for 7 minutes (or by hand for the same time).
Divide and Prepare the Dark Dough
Divide the dough in half. Transfer one half to a prepared bowl and cover.
Add cocoa powder and molasses to the other half. Mix until fully combined.
Transfer the dark dough to the second bowl, cover both, and set aside.
Bulk Fermentation & Stretch and Folds (4-6 Hours)
Let both doughs rest for 30-60 minutes.
Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 4-6 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
Shape the Marble Rye Swirl
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Roll both doughs into 6x10-inch rectangles on a lightly floured surface.
Place the dark dough on top of the light dough, then roll tightly into a cylinder.
Pinch the seam closed and roll again for extra tension.
Cold Ferment (8-24 Hours)
Bake the Bread
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Remove the dough from the fridge and score the top with diagonal slashes.
Cover with a second loaf pan (or tent with foil) and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the cover and bake for another 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
The bread is ready when it reaches 205-210°F internally.
Cool and Serve
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool for 30-60 minutes before slicing.
Serve fresh, toasted, or as the base for a delicious Reuben sandwich.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
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