Icelandic Rye Bread

Ingredients

318g              King Arthur Organic Medium Rye Flour

1-1/4t            Salt

2t                   Baking powder

1/2t                Baking soda

303g              Buttermilk

112g              Honey

113g              Molasses

Process

Preheat the oven to 325F with the rack in the center.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, honey, and molasses

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring to combine

Transfer the batter to a lightly greased Cocktail Loaf Pan and smooth the top

Cut a piece of parchment just large enough to cover the top of the pan

Set a half-sheet pan on top of the loaf pan and parchment

Carefully set a cast iron skillet, or a Dutch oven lid on top of the sheet pan to weigh it down during baking

Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown with an internal temperature of 190F

Carefully remove from the oven and turn out on to a cooling rack

Cool completely before slicing thinly and serving with butter or your favorite savory toppings