light rye

Mild rye loaf

Light rye is bread made with a smaller proportion of rye flour to wheat flour, producing a milder flavor and softer texture than darker rye varieties.

The "light" refers to the flour blend rather than color or calories: I'll have the pastrami on light rye.

It's the default rye bread at most American delis.

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bread color/density

light ryedark rye

Dense, deeply hued bread

pumpernickel · black bread

bread type/grain base

light ryewhite bread

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whole wheat · brioche · Wonder Bread · sourdough · challah

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