How To Make a Pumpernickel-Rye Sourdough Loaf | A Simple Recipe for Artisan Bread Lovers

Welcome to Farmbread! Today I'm sharing one of my favorite recipes - an easy yet incredibly flavorful Pumpernickle-Rye Sourdough loaf. I use the simple molasses technique to create a beautiful dark color and add three different types of seeds for a full aromatic experience!

Recipe for 1 Loaf:
adapted from Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa:
Ingredients:
50 g active starter
365 g warm water
40 g molasses
120 g rye flour
380 g bread flour
9 g pink himalayan salt or sea salt
20 g olive oil
5 g each of fennel, caraway and anise seeds

Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together the starter, water and molasses. Add the flours and salt and stir to combine well. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 45 minutes.
After the dough has rested, add the oil and seeds. Massage into the dough by folding the sides up and over the center. Continue until the seeds and oil are well integrated. Then shape into a ball and cover with plastic wrap and a towel.
For the bulk rise, let the dough rest at room temperature until double in size, about 8-10 hours.
Once the dough has doubled in size, remove it from the bowl onto a floured surface to shape it. Shape the dough according to your proofing basket. Let it rest for 10 minutes, and then gently use a bench scraper to lift the dough and set it into the floured proofing basket, seam side up.
Cover the dough and let it rest until it's puffy but not quite doubled in size, about 1.5 - 2 hours. At the 1-1.5 hour mark, preheat your oven to 450 degress f. Make sure to have your bake ware preheating in the oven at this time as well.
Once the dough is ready to bake, remove your pan from the oven and gently flip your dough into the pan. Score as you'd like. Then bake for 20 minutes covered, followed by 30 minutes uncovered.

I'd love to hear if you try this out! Feel free to reach out with any questions. As always, thanks so much for watching!

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