15 rye bread recipes

Black rye bread, a traditional four-ingredient yeast loaf with dense, dark crumb and the unmistakable earthy tang of pure rye flour baked low and slow.

One day I was in the mood for rye bread but I had no rye flour, so what did I do? I made a loaf of bread that tastes so much like the real thing, I am not sure I will mess with real rye (and the extra gluten) anymore.

German rye beer bread made in a bread machine with rye flour, caraway seeds, and a full bottle of beer. A dense, malty loaf with old-world flavor and almost no effort.

Hearty whole wheat rye bread for the bread machine with molasses and caraway seeds for classic deli flavor. A high-fiber loaf with the dense, slightly tangy character of traditional rye.

Excellent bread. Nice, light texture and good crust. I will add more caraway next time, though, as we really like that flavor. I doubled the recipe to make a large loaf, and it worked fine. I usually just use my machine for the kneading process and than finish the loaf by hand, but let the machine do the whole thing this time, since I was busy all day. Made the house smell great, and was perfect with a steaming bowl of split pea soup! Thanks for this keeper.

A classic New England-style steamed brown bread made with rye flour, cornmeal, graham flour, molasses, and raisins. No oven needed. Just mix, fill the cans, and steam for two hours.

Swedish rye bread for the bread machine with caraway seeds, orange zest, and honey. A Scandinavian-style loaf with a slightly sweet, aromatic crumb.

Bread machine light rye with three flours: rye, whole wheat, and unbleached white, plus cornmeal, caraway seeds, and honey. Just add ingredients and press start.

Rye bread sourdough starter with an onion twist, ready in 48 hours. Rye flour, yeast, water, and a halved onion develop a pleasingly sour, beery aroma for bread baking.

A dense rye bread loaded with fiber that's perfect for a European style breakfast.

Hearty bread machine rye bread made with whole wheat flour, rye flour, oat flour, and stale beer. Dense, earthy, and full of old-world character with zero fuss.

Bread machine Swedish limpa rye with anise extract, molasses, orange zest, fennel seeds, and applesauce for moisture. A fragrant, slightly sweet Scandinavian rye loaf with zero hands-on effort. Just press start.

Whole wheat yogurt rye bread for the bread machine: a hearty multigrain loaf with whole wheat, dark rye, and tangy yogurt. Dense, nutty, and ideal for sandwiches or toast.

Unique vegan rye bread pudding with apples, caraway seeds, and tahini-miso sauce that soaks for hours then bakes into comforting dairy-free dessert.

A dark, earthy bread machine rye with caraway seeds, molasses, and a touch of cocoa for deep color and flavor. Just load the machine and press start for a fragrant homemade loaf.