Sourdough Rye Bread Recipe [hearty + rustic]

Jump to RecipeIf you long to bake sourdough rye bread, but you're worried it might be too hard, then this easy sourdough rye bread recipe was written just for you. This delicious sourdough rye bread recipe uses a combination of rye flour and bread flour to give you a perfect balance between taste, texture, shape-ability and crumb. Seriously, it's going to be your go-to rye sourdough recipe in no time!I've shaped this simple sourdough rye bread recipe into a boule, but you can shape it into an oval or batard or even bake it in a loaf pan if you'd prefer. It works really well for sandwiches and toast, so you can just choose the shape that best suits your needs.If you're looking for more sourdough rye recipes you might enjoy these sourdough rye bagels or this sourdough rye pickle bread. Or if you're looking for a recipe that pairs whole wheat flour and rye together, try this easy whole wheat rye sourdough bread, or maybe this spelt sourdough bread is more your style.What Is Rye?Rye is a g...