Polish Farmer’s Bread Recipe – Rustic European Rye Loaf | Homemade Bread from Europe

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A Bread That Feels Like Home

In our Lithuanian-Polish family, fresh-baked bread was a daily ritual — the heart of every meal. Polish Farmer’s Bread, known for its dense texture and earthy flavor, brings that same warmth and comfort to your kitchen today.

This traditional European recipe uses simple, wholesome ingredients to create a loaf that’s crusty on the outside and soft on the inside — perfect for soups, stews, or just a slice of butter.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups rye or bread flour
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 1 tsp dry yeast
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp caraway seeds

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Instructions

1. Activate the yeast: Mix yeast, warm water, and honey; let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Form the dough: Add flour, salt, and caraway; knead until smooth and elastic.
3. Let it rise: Cover and rest for about 1 hour in a warm place.
4. Shape and bake: Form a round loaf, place on a floured pan, bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes.
5. Cool and serve: Let the bread rest on a rack; enjoy warm with butter or a bowl of soup.

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Old-World Flavor for Modern Tables

This Polish bread recipe is a reminder of simpler times — when every home smelled of fresh bread and family gathered around to share a meal.

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