Unbeetable Sourdough Rye Bread Recipe

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Unbeetable Sourdough Rye Bread
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  1. The night before combine the ingredients for sponge, cover lightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand in a draft free place overnight. The sponge should have bubbled and have a pleasant sour odor.
  2. The next morning, stir down and divide the sponge. For the onion rye, warm the olive oil in a small pan and cook the green onions until wilted. Set aside and allow to cool.
  3. Proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with sugar for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add the proofed yeast to 1 portion of the sponge along with onions, butter, milk powder, cocoa, salt and rye flour; add the all-purpose flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms a ball and leaves sides of bowl. The dough will be lightly tacky but manageable with floured hands.
  4. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in a large bowl that has been lightly greased with olive oil, turning to coat, cover loosely with a damp cloth and allow to rise until double, approximately 1 hour.
  5. For bread 2, proof the yeast in 2 tablespoons warm water with sugar for 5 minutes or until bubbly. To puree the beets add them with reserved liquid to a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  6. Add the proofed yeast to sponge along with beets, dill weed, dill seed, butter, milk powder, salt, food coloring and rye flour. Add the the all-purpose flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms ball and leaves the sides of the bowl. The dough will be lightly tacky but manageable with floured hands.
  7. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in a large bowl that has been lightly greased with olive oil, turning to coat, cover loosely with a damp cloth and allow to rise until double, approximately 1 hour.
  8. To make the bread, punch down each of the doughs and knead lightly. Divide each into 2 equal portions. There will be a total of 2 onion and 2 beet .
  9. Shape each portion into a 10 inch rope. Using 1 of each color tightly braid ropes and when braided twist lightly. With dampened fingers, seal the dough where the colors join. Turn ends under and place in loaf pans that have been lightly oiled.
  10. Cover with towel and allow to rise until double. The second rise took about 45 minutes. Drizzle the tops of the loaves with olive oil and bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Tap the top of the loaf and if it sounds hallow it is baked through.
  11. Remove from pans and place on wire rack; allow to cool, slice and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 779.86 Kcal (3265 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.85g 20%
Cholesterol 27.9mg 9%
Sodium 1389.49mg 58%
Potassium 819.31mg 17%
Total Carbs 144.96g 48%
Sugars 8.4g 34%
Dietary Fiber 14.24g 57%
Protein 23.13g 46%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 145.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 253.39 Kcal (1061 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.18g 20%
Cholesterol 9.06mg 9%
Sodium 451.47mg 58%
Potassium 266.21mg 17%
Total Carbs 47.1g 48%
Sugars 2.73g 34%
Dietary Fiber 4.63g 57%
Protein 7.51g 46%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 24%
Calcium 47.2mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.9
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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