How to Bake Austrian Rye Bread

Austrian rye bread is a delicious and hearty bread that is perfect for sandwiches or toasting with butter and jam. Here is a recipe for baking Austrian rye bread:

Ingredients: - 2 cups of rye flour - 2 cups of bread flour - 1 teaspoon of salt - 1 teaspoon of sugar - 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds - 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast - 1 and 1/2 cups of warm water - 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil - Cornmeal or semolina for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the rye flour, bread flour, salt, sugar, and caraway seeds.

2. In another bowl, mix the active dry yeast and warm water. Let it sit for a few minutes until the yeast starts to foam.

3. Add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

4. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

5. Place the dough in a clean, oiled bowl, cover it with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.

6. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking stone or an inverted baking sheet in the oven.

7. Punch the dough down, shape it into a ball, and dust it with cornmeal or semolina.

8. Transfer the dough to the preheated baking stone or baking sheet and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

9. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your freshly baked Austrian rye bread!