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Germany · Central Europe

Roggenbrot

Also known as Rye bread

A straight rye sourdough loaf leaning on rye's natural pentosans rather than gluten for structure, giving it a characteristically dense, moist crumb.

Method
Sourdough Tin-Bake
Hydration
82%
water to flour
Glycemic index
47
Low GI
Energy
220 kcal
per 100 g

Sensory profile

sourness
6
sweetness
1
crispiness
2
chewiness
6
aroma
7
moistness
8

Scale 0–10

Nutrition

per 100 g
Energy220 kcal
Protein6.8 g
Carbohydrates42 g
of which sugars1.5 g
Fat1.2 g
Fiber7 g
Sodium450 mg

Typical values; recipes vary.

Texture

  • Dense moist crumb
  • Dark thin crust

Typical ingredients

  • Rye Flour
  • Water
  • Sourdough Starter
  • Salt

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