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Rye renaissance: Why the cult Danish loaf is rising again

By Lars Roest-Madsen

Photo: Nicolaj Didriksen

A cornerstone of the Danish diet since the Viking Age, rye bread spans across Denmark’s school lunches, dinner tables, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Now, embraced by a new generation of chefs and high-end bakers, rye bread is rising once again