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3 stage rye sourdough bread

3 Stage Rye Sourdough Bread

The 3 stage rye sourdough bread is a kind of loaf you need to have patience in order to get it right, the process of making this bread takes from a day and a half to 2 days.

Between each building there is a different time gap, each with its purpose of producing a healthy natural rye sourdough and feeding the last one with some more flour and water, same as we feed our starter sourdough.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

Getting the right consistency

Right after we complete the 3rd build we mix the rye culture with whole wheat flour and bread flour, making this bread a 70% rye flour. This dough is very sticky and hard to control, you will notice this when trying to shape the dough, it’s OK if during the first bulk fermentation the dough is a little runny, don’t be tempted to add flour (not more than you need to powder the dough and counter in order to shape it).

The rich flavor of this bread is coming from high humidity levels which allows the rye to shine, if more flour is added there is a possibility that the bread will be dry so add the minimum amount of flour, just enough to work out the dough.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

Baking 3 stage rye sourdough bread

This bread is the real deal, if performed with a healthy sourdough the bread will feel like a rustic village bakery had made it.

In order to achieve optimal results, we need to give the bread minimal attention, the sourdough will do the rest. The dough is hard to control so every shaping will involve another flour addition, so just leave it alone and you’ll see that the natural yeast will start to kick in.

From this reason, I prefer baking the bread as one loaf instead of dividing it into 2 parts, this will save me one shaping plus it will boost the bread volume (I usually divide the bread into two parts after baking).

3 stage rye sourdough bread

 

This bread will not hold its shape by itself, it needs support, best way in doing so is proofing and baking it in Dutch oven for about 30 minutes and another 30 minutes of baking are performed on a regular baking pan.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

One of the great advantages of the 3 stage feeding is that the bread is packed with microorganisms and it helps to keep the bread live and vibrant even after 2 weeks of storage, in fact I actually prefer the bread a few days old where the flavor is mature and deep.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

 

3 stage rye sourdough bread

Ingredients

First culture build

2 tbsp./ 0.3 oz. Rye flour

1 tbsp./ 0.4oz. water

2 tbsp. Sourdough culture

Second culture build

90g/ 3.2 oz. Rye flour

70g/ 2.5oz. water

1 tbsp. Sourdough culture

third culture build

243g/ 8.6 oz. Rye flour

243g/ 8.6oz. water

Final dough

473g/ 1lb.7oz. whole-wheat flour

90g/ 3.2oz. bread flour

390g/ 13.7 oz. water

1 tbsp. salt

1 tsp. dry yeast (optional)




Instructions

1

First culture build: Disperse the sourdough culture in water, add the rye flour and cover.
Let the culture ripen for about 6 hours.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

2

Second culture build: disperse the sourdough culture and the first build into water and add the rye flour, mix well and cover the mixture for 15-24 hrs.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

3

Third culture build: Disperse the second culture build in water and add the flour.
This addition should give the dough a bit more looseness.
Ripen for about 4 hours.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

4

Mixing the dough: In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment place the third culture build and the final dough ingredients, adding yeast is optional, depends on your sourdough strength.
Mix on low speed for 4 minutes and another 3 minutes on medium speed.
Cover the bowl and proof for 30 minutes.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

5

Shaping and final fermentation: dust a working counter with flour and with minimum amount of movements shape the dough round.
Place parchment paper in a Dutch oven and gently lay the bread in it.
Cover and prof for 1-2 hours.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

6

Baking: Preheat the oven to 240°c/480°F.
Score the breads with a dough docker 10 minutes before end of proofing time.
Throw some ice cubes into the oven to create steam and insert the Dutch oven (with the lid) into the lower rack. Bake for 10 minutes, afterwards lower the temperature to 200°c/410°F, remove the lid and bake another 20 minutes.
With caution, take the bread out of the Dutch oven and place on a baking pan for another 30-35 minutes.

3 stage rye sourdough bread

7

Place the bread on a rack to cool for 2 hours before serving

3 stage rye sourdough bread

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