Bake rye bread

Homemade rye bread (ruisleipä) is the pride of the Finnish table. A sourdough starter gives the bread a deep flavour, but growing one takes a few days.

You will need

• Sourdough starter or the makings of one
• 1 l lukewarm water
• About 1.5 l rye flour
• 1 tbsp salt
• Baking paper

Steps

1. Start a starter

   If you don't have a ready-made starter, mix rye flour and water into a porridge and let it ferment at room temperature for 2–4 days. Feed it daily.

2. Make the sourdough

3. Save some starter

4. Add the salt and the rest of the flour

5. Shape the loaves

6. Let them rise

7. Bake

8. Let them cool

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