Fresh Milled Rye Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups fresh milled rye flour (from whole rye berries)
• 1 cup bread flour (for structure and elasticity)
• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt (for enhanced flavor)
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional, for traditional earthy notes)
• 1 tablespoon dry active yeast (for natural leavening)
• 1 ½ cups warm water (105°F–110°F, optimal for yeast activation)
• 2 tablespoons dark rye malt syrup (or molasses, to deepen color and flavor)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (to improve crumb softness and shelf life)
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (for crunch and earthiness)
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts (to add texture and nutty undertones)
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds (for additional fiber and subtle nuttiness)
• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary (finely chopped for aromatic complexity)