RYE BREAD Definition & Meaning

rye bread

noun

bread that is made either entirely or partly from rye flour, often with caraway seeds.

rye bread

noun

any of various breads made entirely or partly from rye flour, often with caraway seeds

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of rye bread¹

First recorded in 1570–80

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Meanwhile, Scandinavians are known for rye bread and foraging, though the communal dining and variety in their diets are largely overlooked.

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The rye bread comes with butter to fortify the meal.

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Still, consumers are sometimes confused as to what rye bread actually is — the popular association with caraway can get in the way of the grain’s actual flavor.

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Breaking Bread A friend gave Ms. Tolokonnikova and Mr. Caldwell a loaf of dense rye bread, which they pulled from opposite sides until it broke.

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I took that suggestion and made a delicious batch of tuna, served on rye bread with a side of Utz potato chips.

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