Finnish Sour Rye

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix starter, water, salt and rye.

2. 2

   Add white flour to form a stiff dough.

3. 3

   Knead until smooth.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half.

5. 5

   For western Finland style loaves, shape into balls and flatten until 1 inch in height and 8−10 inches in diameter. Make a hole about 2 inches in diameter in the center.

6. 6

   For eastern Finland style loaves, form two rounded loaves.

7. 7

   Prick loaves with fork and let rise about 2 hours.

8. 8

   Bake at 375 for 45 min.