Rye Bagels: Do you have to sprout?

[mypinkbow]

do you have to sprout the rye berries? Can you just soak them and then make them?

I have zero experience with sprouting........

[rawfigure]

Yes you should sprout, rye is one of the easiest to sprout and fast growing too. Just soak overnight , drain put in a jar with a drain top, cheese clth what ever you have available, (sprout bag, or sprout tube) invert, rinse several times a day...easy !!

[rawpilot]

It's really easy to sprout the rye berries. Just soak them overnight then rinse and put them in a colander (with small holes or slits - I picked one up at dollar general) and sort of spread them evenly on the sides and bottom. Set the colander on a plate (tocatch and hold the water that drains) and cover (I use a little bamboo mat, but a towel or even paper towel works just as well). Rinse the berries three times a day drain and re-cover. Mine sprouted in about two days - and the bagels were delicious. :)