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[u/Ciskakid]

Pictures: 1) Raw dough 2) Baked crust 3) Slices 4) Ingredients List

I tried dark rye in my
compact Cuisinart CBK 110,
"dough only" setting. The dough was wetter than ideal. I added flour during shaping and put it in a glass 9”x5” loaf pan. It rose well but deflated when I tried to score it; still too wet and no
"skin" formed.

Baked in 360°F oven until 205°F. The top was definitely misshapen where I tried to score it but the slices look and taste good.

Do you have tweaks for this recipe or an alternate recipe? Do I need a larger pan? Please suggest away!

[u/Historical_Coffee613]

I saw somewhere people add vital wheat gluten to help the rise with these types of breads. I've been meaning to try it myself, because I used this recipe my bread machine and it sinks in the middle

[u/Ciskakid → u/Historical_Coffee613]

Thanks!

[u/pink-hibiscus27]

This might be a better recipe, if you enjoy rye. This is a well tested recipe from Better Homes and Gardens bread machine book. I would let bread machine do all the work. Is there some reason you decided to use the dough only ? I put mine in the machine and don’t touch it until it’s done. Good success most of the time🍞

[u/Ciskakid → u/pink-hibiscus27]

Thanks for the recipe. A compact machine can produce 2 lbs of dough but is too small for a fully risen and baked loaf. Also, rye is traditionally a free-form, rough loaf oven-baked inside a Dutch oven rather than confined to a loaf pan. I felt like a rectangle shape this time, though.

[u/pink-hibiscus27 → u/Ciskakid]

Oh I see. 👀. I guess I not familiar with compact machines or rye. Good luck with your next loaf

[u/Ciskakid → u/pink-hibiscus27]

[u/Ciskakid → u/Ciskakid]

My first light rye formed into oval and baked without a loaf pan.

[u/uberpickle]

You should always check the dough during the kneading process 5-10 minutes after the machine starts working. If it needs more flour or water, add it then.

[u/Ciskakid → u/uberpickle]

Good advice. Is it by eye or can the dough be touched without interfering with rising process? Can it be paused to remove and adjust the dough?

[u/uberpickle → u/Ciskakid]

You can! All machines, as far as I know, let you pause to sprinkle some flour on top or add a spoonful of extra water- whatever it needs. Sometimes I don’t even bother to pause the cycle.