Nice and dense but not too heavy, this rye bread has a delicious hint of caraway and molasses. The dough is proofed in the oven which provides a perfectly controlled temperature that is ideal for proofing.
1Mix the flour, yeast, seeds and salt on low speed to combine. Add the molasses and the warm water and knead on medium speed for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
2Turn onto the countertop and knead into a ball. Place in a heatproof bowl and cover.
3Insert the wire rack into position 8.
4Place in the oven and start the timer.
5To prevent the dough from sticking, flour a 10 x 6-inch oval or 9-inch round proofing basket or baking tray. A proofing basket gives the bread a nice shape.
6Turn onto a lightly floured countertop and knead into a tight ball then shape into an 8-inch log. Place into the basket or on the baking tray and loosely cover with plastic wrap.
7Place in the oven and start the timer to proof until doubled in size.
8Insert the wire rack into position 7.
9Meanwhile, if using a proofing basket, flour a baking tray and gently turn the dough out.
10Once preheated, place in the oven and start the timer. Cook until browned.