The Fresh Loaf

A Community of Amateur Bakers and Artisan Bread Enthusiasts.

1939 Rye Sour with Sunflower Seeds

txfarmer's picture
txfarmer

1939 Rye Sour with Sunflower Seeds

Sending this to Yeastspotting.

Index for my blog entries

 

First saw this formula from Shiao-Ping's blog post, which is adapted from Mariana-aga's blog post here. I stuck to the original version pretty closely but added 20% of toasted sunflower seeds for extra flavor. I was a little wary of baking an 100% rye in free form, but as long as fermentation is managed well, I can still get decent height and volume.


Noticably sour with strong rye flavor, this is a complex and delicious loaf. Very easy to make too.

I followed the original method of bulk fermenation for 2 hours, then shape and proof for 35-50min (40 for me). While some say bulk fermentation is not necessary for rye breads, I find bulk rise +shape +proof helps to redistribute the air bubbles, leading to a more even crumb.

Comments

nicodvb's picture
nicodvb

the crumb is open like few other ryes I've seen so far. Great as usual, txfarmer! Did you build the sour in multiple steps?

txfarmer's picture
txfarmer

No, I just used my normal rye starter, refreshed twice before using. However, my rye starter has been getting a weekly workout for the past year, so it's really stable and reliable.

ananda's picture
ananda

Lovely work txfarmer...as always
Very best wishes
Andy

txfarmer's picture
txfarmer

Thanks Andy!

ehanner's picture
ehanner

I like the seed addition txfarmer. I made this bread a few times from Mariana's blog years ago. I tried adding soaked rye berries and chops which also helped the flavor. Never thought about sunflower. I'll bet that's good.

Eric

 

txfarmer's picture
txfarmer

The seeds do add a lot of fragrance and flavor. I follow some German bakers' blogs, they often add flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds to their rye - a very good idea indeed.

Mini Oven's picture
Mini Oven

..and that's what I added to my rye yesterday! I also threw in some hemp seeds. The pumpkin seeds were chopped almost to a flour and the flax was also crushed. Oops and a good helping of roasted sesame seeds. "Can't be shy with rye!"

Beautiful loaf form! :)

Mebake's picture
Mebake

Wow! you and Shaio Ping are talent- twins! Such a nice 100% Rye, Txfamer, very very well done.

txfarmer's picture
txfarmer

Thanks Mebake!

wassisname's picture
wassisname

Simply beautiful rye. The aroma must have been out of this world by the end of the bake! Thank you for sharing.
Marcus