Makes one loaf.
Ingredients
1 pkg (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
1 c. warm water (about 110 degrees F)
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp caraway seeds, coarsely ground
1 tbsp caraway seeds, whole
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 c. rye flour
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp vital wheat gluten (for a softer consistency)
unsalted butter (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, after the dough has risen and doubled in size.
1. Butter an 8" or 9" cake pan, set aside.
2. In a bread machine, combine all ingredients and set to "dough" setting. Depending on the size of your machine, you may have to remove the dough to a larger container to finish proofing. This amount of flour was apparently too much for my Mister Loaf bread machine.
3. The dough was pretty sticky and not all that elastic like what a proper dough should feel like. And, removing it from the bread machine was quite a task. Gently gather and briefly knead the dough on a lightly floured surface after it has risen for 30-45 minutes. Form it into a ball-like object and put it into the buttered pan.
4. Cover it with a plate or bowl and let the dough rise some more as the oven heats up. Score the top of the bread and dot with unsalted butter (optional).
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is evenly browned.
