Similar to wheat flour, different rye flours are determined by how much of the rye kernel — i.e., the endosperm, bran, and germ — is present. The more rye kernel there is, the darker the flour. This also means a more intense rye flavor and often a denser texture in your final baked goods.
Rye vs dark rye for starter
Is Bobs Red Mill DARK Rye really dark rye? The Hodgson Mills Rye looks like it has darker flakes.
But, I am not sure if that is what I should look for. I have read so many posts on dark rye, but I still dont know if either of these flours are truly dark rye. Any thoughts?
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FAQ
Is dark rye bread better than light rye bread?
Darker rye will have more nutrients from the bran. It will also have a slightly harder time with gluten formation.
Is dark rye the same as rye?
“Light rye” is the equivalent of white flour and “dark rye” is the equivalent of whole meal (whole wheat/spelt) flour – that is to say, “dark rye” has all the bran and the germ in the flour and “light rye” does not.
Is pumpernickel and dark rye bread the same thing?
Pumpernickel bread is a type of rye bread. The critical difference between pumpernickel and rye bread is that rye bread is a catch-all term to describe any bread made with rye flour, whereas European pumpernickel bread is a specific type of dark rye bread made with rye meal, usually without any wheat.
What is the difference between rye breads?
In the United States, bread labeled as “rye” nearly always contains caraway unless explicitly labeled as “unseeded.” In Canada (especially Montreal), bread labeled as “rye” often has no seeds, whereas bread labeled as “kimmel” is usually rye with caraway seeds.