Easy Rye Bread Recipe That Stays Soft for Days

Easy homemade rye bread with a soft, moist and airy crumb that stays fresh for days. This simple rye bread recipe is made with rye flour and all-purpose flour, with no complicated steps or special equipment. The bread has a tender texture, a rich homemade flavor and slices beautifully for breakfast, sandwiches or everyday meals. Follow the step-by-step recipe to bake a delicious loaf that stays soft and tasty for up to 3 days.

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✅ Ingredients:

Warm water – 1 1/2 cups (350 ml)

Sugar – 1 tbsp

Active dry yeast – 1 heaping tsp

Rye flour – 8.8 oz (250 g)

All-purpose flour – 8.8 oz (250 g)

Salt – 1 tsp

Vegetable oil – 2–4 tbsp

Loaf pan size:

Length – 7.4 in (18,8 см)

Width – 4 in (10 см)

Height – 4.5 in (11,5 см)

Bake the rye bread in a preheated oven at 200 °C (390°F) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 180 °C (360°F) and bake for another 35 minutes.

Let the finished bread cool in the loaf pan for 10–15 minutes. Then remove it from the loaf pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.