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

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