Name: Authentic Schwarzbrot Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 300g rye flour (Type 997 or whole grain); 200g bread flour (Type 550) or all-purpose flour; 350ml water (lukewarm, around 30°C/85°F); 100g active rye sourdough starter (fed 4-12 hours prior); 10g sea salt; 1 tablespoon molasses or dark beet syrup (for color and subtle sweetness, optional but traditional); 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional, for authentic flavor)

Schwarzbrot 🇩🇪 Germany

Traditional German rye bread, known for its dark color and hearty flavor.

German Bread

Made with

Rye flour water salt and sometimes sourdough starter

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