Icelandic Rye Bread

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 210°F/100°C.

Step 2

Use butter to lightly grease a standard loaf pan (9x5" or 23x13 cm)

Step 3

In a large bowl stir together the rye flour, whole wheat flour, and baking soda.

Step 4

Now stir in the golden syrup, buttermilk, and honey. Mix gently until everything is just combined.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth it down to make sure the pan is evenly filled. [Note: If you pour in all the batter it will come close to the top of the pan and you will end up with a hood like crust. If you don't want that crust then fill the loaf pan until it's about ¾ full then discard any unused dough.]

Step 6

Bake in the oven for 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from the oven. Let cool just slightly so you can safely remove it from the pan. Serve warm or cool.