A hearty and flavorful bread perfect for any meal.
Add the warm water, molasses, and softened butter to the bread machine pan.
Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
Add the sugar, salt, caraway seeds, rye flour, and bread flour on top of the liquid ingredients.
Layer the ingredients to keep the yeast separate from the liquid until mixing begins.
Make a small well in the flour and add the yeast.
Adding the yeast last ensures it doesn't activate prematurely.
Set the bread machine to the basic cycle and start.
Check the dough after a few minutes of mixing to ensure the consistency is correct.
Once the cycle is complete, remove the bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
Allowing the bread to cool completely helps it slice more easily.
Slice and serve the bread as desired.
This bread pairs wonderfully with butter, cheese, or as a base for sandwiches.