Rye bread recipes

This rye bread recipe is lower in gluten than the average white loaf. It uses white or wholemeal flour to give a light texture but you can experiment with ratios

This basic all-rye sourdough loaf has a deep malty flavour which works well with smoked fish or cured meats. Rye has less gluten than wheat so requires a slightly different technique

This quick canapé of traditional Jewish salt beef with a twist has the wow factor despite taking only minutes to make

Kick-start your day with scrambled eggs and hot smoked trout or salmon, on top of rye bread and a caper and rocket salad. This is a breakfast of champions

Serve these healthy salmon canapés at a dinner party. They come with a choice of delicious toppings – either pickled cucumber or apple with chilli salsa

Open sandwiches mean you use less bread, but can pile on plenty of topping, in this case Coronation-spiced lean turkey with crisp salad

Open sandwiches make a lovely light lunch or dinner - try topping dark rye bread with Scandinavian-style fish, crème fraîche and tomatoes

A lunch-friendly rye bread sandwich with salty cheese and guacamole. Serve with a zesty squeeze of lime

Rye bread makes for a substantial base for a lunchtime meal. Top with guacamole, Cajun chicken and lime

Some rye bread piled high with your favourite sandwich topping can be a tasty and healthy lunch, here's a few ideas

Combine layers of stewed apple, cardamon-flavoured rye breadcrumbs and whipped cream in this Scandinavian-inspired dessert that's fabulous for a dinner party

This recipe uses a basic bread dough method, but the mix of flours gives an interesting texture and flavour

Banish the glassware and serve your prawn cocktails in one stylish, bite-size go

Take a Scandinavian approach, with an open sarnie made with rye bread and topped with smoked fish, raw fennel, capers and cream cheese

Use trout here instead of salmon as it's more sustainable and equally delicious. It's ideal to make the day before – perfect for prepping for a special day