Dark Rye Bread is a hearty, flavorful homemade loaf made effortlessly in the bread machine. Molasses, brown sugar, and rye flour give the bread its signature dark color, earthy aroma, and subtly sweet depth of flavor. This loaf rises beautifully and slices perfectly for sandwiches, toast, and everyday meals — all with minimal hands-on work.
Servings: 12 • Yield: 1–1½ lb loaf
🥖 Ingredients
- 1 ⅛ cups water
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups rye flour
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon caraway seed
- 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1
Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 2
Select the Basic cycle and press Start.
👩🍳 Cook’s Note
- The extra brown sugar helps with moisture and rise — do not skip it.
- For a stronger rye flavor, increase caraway seeds to 1 teaspoon.
- If your bread machine has a “Dark Crust” option, it enhances color and flavor.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
🧊 How to Store
- Room Temperature: Wrap tightly in plastic or store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freezer: Slice loaf, wrap well, and freeze up to 3 months. Toast slices from frozen or thaw at room temperature.
🍽 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice Approx.)
- Calories: 159
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 197mg
- Carbohydrate: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Calcium: 18mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 127mg