Is Rye Sourdough Supposed to Be Dense? (Yes — Here’s Why)

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Short answer: yes. Rye sourdough is supposed to be denser than wheat sourdough — that’s not a sign your bake went wrong, it’s the correct, expected result of rye’s chemistry. If you’ve been comparing your rye loaf to an airy wheat boule and wondering what you did differently, the answer is nothing; you baked two […]