"This rye sourdough bread is started with rye flour and finished with bread flour after an overnight sponge. Additional yeast is necessary for a good rise in this rye bread recipe. A 70% hydration, 1.9% salt as well as barley malt syrup round out this tart rye sourdough bread...."
INGREDIENTS
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***Rye Sponge***
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2 1/4 c. (300 grams) rye flour
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1 c. (250 grams) water
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2 T. (30 grams) sourdough starter
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***Final Dough***
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All of the sponge
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2 3/4 c. (340 grams) bread flour
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3/4 c. (200 grams) water
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2 tsp. (12 grams) salt
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1 tsp. (4 grams) instant yeast
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2 tsp. (7.5 grams) diastatic malt powder (find it at Bobsredmill.com)
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1 T. barley malt syrup or light molasses