Rye Bread Recipe for Bread Machine
Many of you have asked us for gluten-free and regular bread recipes. Since we’re not very good at baking bread (our attempts haven’t been very successful), we weren’t keen on looking for new recipes.

The great thing about this bread is that it’s very easy to make. You only need:
- A bowl
- A spoon
- A baking pan
- An oven
This spelt and rye bread is much healthier than white bread and tastes delicious. If you can’t live without bread but want a homemade and healthy alternative, you have to try this recipe.
Tips
- Pumpkin seeds are optional; you can omit them or replace them with others such as poppy seeds.
- You can use another mold or simply shape the bread with your hands.
- To make it easier to unmold, put a piece of baking paper in the mold, or grease it with a little oil.
- If you wet the knife when cutting the bread and the spoon when flattening the dough inside the mold, it won’t stick to the dough.
Table of Contents
How to make Wholemeal Rye Bread with Bran and Seeds?
- Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 Hours 58 Minutes
- Total Time: 3 Hours 8 Minutes
Today, we’re going to explain step-by-step how to make Wholemeal Rye Bread with Bran and Oats, which is perfect for breakfast. Enjoy!
- Author: Fatima
- Recipe Type: Bread Maker
- Servings: 1000 grams
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Milk (room temperature) | 360 ml |
| Olive Oil | 20 ml |
| Honey | 20 grams |
| Strong flour | 300 grams |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 125 grams |
| Whole Rye Flour | 125 grams |
| Baker’s Yeast | 5.5 grams (1 sachet) |
| Salt | 4 grams |
| Oat Bran | 20 grams |
| Mixed seeds (poppy, sunflower, pumpkin) | 20 grams |
Step by Step:
- Remove the bread maker’s pan to prevent ingredients from falling onto the heating element and adjust the paddles.
- Mix the three flours (strong flour, whole wheat flour, and whole rye flour).
- Put the liquids into the bucket: milk, oil, and honey.
- Add the dry ingredients, which is the flour. Finally, put the salt in one corner and make a well in the center where you will add the yeast.
- Put the pan in the bread maker and select program 3, which corresponds to “Whole Wheat,” a weight of 1000 grams, and a medium crust. Press the start button.
- When you hear the beep, open the lid, add the seeds and bran, and close the lid again.
- Before baking starts, press the start button to stop the process and remove the blades. Place the dough inside, brush it with milk, and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top. Close it and press the start button again.
- Once baking is complete and the bread has cooled slightly, remove it.
- If the kneading paddles are still inside the bread, use the dough hook extractor that came with your bread machine.
- Place the bread on a wire rack to cool completely and prevent it from getting soggy.
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Video Guide 📽️
Additional Tips
- Manual Method: If you don’t have a bread machine, place the flour on your work surface in a mound, make a well in the center, and add the remaining ingredients. Knead until you obtain a smooth and elastic ball of dough.
- Ingredients: It is very important to add the ingredients in the order they appear in the recipe.
- Honey: You can substitute it with inverted sugar.
- Yeast: You can substitute the instant yeast with 15 grams of compressed yeast.
- Blades: Removing them is optional, but it will be easier to unmold the bread. To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands, coat them with flour.
- Freezing: Once cooled, slice it and freeze the slices. Then put them in the toaster when needed.
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Program Sequence (For a 1000-gram loaf)
| Step | Duration |
|---|---|
| Preheat | 15 min. |
| Knead 1 | 12 min. |
| Proof 1 | 30 min. |
| Knead 2 | 15 min. |
| Proof 2 | 38 min. |
| Proof 3 | 35 min. |
| Bake | 60 min. |
Nutritional Facts (Approximate per 100 grams)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this bread without a bread machine?
Yes. Follow the Manual Method described above and knead until smooth and elastic.
Can I replace the seeds?
Yes, you can use other seeds such as sesame, flax, or sunflower.
Why is my bread dense?
It may happen if the yeast is not active or the dough has not proofed properly.
How should I store the bread?
Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature, or slice and freeze it.
Conclusion
This Wholemeal Rye Bread with Bran and Seeds is a simple and healthier alternative to white bread.
It is easy to prepare and suitable for breakfast. With proper steps and correct ingredient order, you can enjoy a homemade, nutritious loaf at home.
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