Tag Archives: rye

Dark Rye Potato Rolls and Buns

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

These soft rolls have a secret ingredient: potatoes. Bread bakers have been using potato water or adding mashed potatoes to their breads since at least the 19th century, when it was often added to make up for a shortage of … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Finally Spring

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Despite the calendar which says spring arrived much earlier, I’m saying it really arrived here last week. Other local folks are welcome to chime in and agree, or not, as they see fit. Trees are blooming, birds are chirping, and … Continue reading →

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Light Rye Sandwich Buns

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I call these ‘light rye’ buns because the percentage of rye is around 30%, which gives them a subtle rye flavor without being overpowering. Since I grind all of our whole grains using our NutriMill grain mill, I use freshly … Continue reading →

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