A delightful homemade Czech rye bread recipe, perfect for bread machine enthusiasts.
Add all the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Ensure the yeast does not come into direct contact with the salt to avoid inhibiting its activity.
Select the dough cycle on your bread machine and start it.
Check the dough consistency after a few minutes; it should form a smooth ball. Add a little water or flour if needed.
Once the dough cycle is complete, let the dough rise in the machine until it doubles in size.
For a better rise, ensure the room temperature is warm and draft-free.
Bake the bread in the bread machine using the bake setting for one hour.
For a crisper crust, remove the bread from the machine 10 minutes before the end and finish baking in the oven.
Remove the bread from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Allowing the bread to cool completely ensures easier slicing and better texture.
