Steps
- 1.
Borodinsky bread (Russia): Uses fermented malt syrup and coriander for distinctive sweet-sour balance
- 2.
Pumpernickel (Germany): Long slow bake (16-24hrs) intensifies Maillard reactions
- 3.
Rugbrød (Denmark): Combination of rye sourdough and whole grains creates characteristic dense texture
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation