I love the Finnish rye bread recipe but could it be made in a breadmaker? Thanks

Anne
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  • June 5, 2022
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Rye bread for Finnish Joonas
Recipe question for: Rye bread for Finnish Joonas

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Anne June 7, 2022
Thank you everyone for your helpful comments.
 
AntoniaJames June 7, 2022
You could also use the bread machine just for the mixing, kneading and first rise, and then shape and bake not using the bread machine. I did that regularly, using all kinds of bread recipes, over the decade or so that I baked sandwich bread three or four times a week for the sandwiches my kids made to take to school every morning. The key is to put the ingredients into the pan in the mixer in the order suggested by the manufacturer. ;o)
 
Nancy June 7, 2022
While in general I agree with aargersi that this loaf is not a prime candidate for bread machine baking, I was looking around and found an interesting article that suggests it might work.
When I went to find a link, I found several but not the original article.
The gist of it was two or three points.
* Check your machine's manual for maximum flour volume by cup. If this recipe is within maximum, go ahead. Or divide recipe to fit flour limit.
* Check your machine's manual for how well it takes additives (in this case, the seeds). If ok, use them. If not ok, consider omitting for using the recipe in the machine.
* If you don't have the machine manual, look for a version online - many it not most are there.
 
aargersi June 5, 2022
I don’t think so … if you look at the directions this is a flat fairly un shaped bread whereas a bread machine typically produces a standard loaf.
 
Anne June 5, 2022
Thanks for your reply
 
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