Scald
- 150g water • 75g wholegrain rye flour • 5g roasted malt powder • 15g sugar beet syrupBring the water to a boil and pour over the rest of the ingredients. Mix until homogenous.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate.
Preferment
- 40g sourdough starter • 300g water • 300g wholegrain rye flourThoroughly mix the starter and water, then add the flour and thoroughly mix.
- Cover and proof for 12-16 hours or until doubled in volume.
Dough
- 12g salt • 125g wholegrain rye flour • 50g waterThoroughly mix the scald, preferment, salt and flour. Mix in the water and add more if the dough is too dry.
- Proof for 1-2 hours.
- 50g sunflower seeds (optional)Press into a greased or parchment-lined baking tin. If using any toppings, slightly brush the top with water and add the toppings. Proof another 1-2 hours, or until the dough roughly goes up to the rim of the tin.
- Preheat the oven to 250°C.
- Put a tray of boiling waret at the bottom at the oven, turn down the heat to 210°C and bake the loaf for 50-60 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
Optionally top with seeds.
Flavour and texture improve if the bread is rested for a day before slicing.
Scald
Preferment
Dough
Optionally top with seeds. |