Canadian Rye Bread

Name: Canadian Rye Bread
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 3 tablespoons yeast; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 1/2 cups rye flour; 4 cups white flour; 3 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 tablespoons yeast
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups rye flour
4 cups white flour
3 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Let rise for 10 minute In another bowl, combine the shortening, boiling water, molasses, brown sugar, and salt. Stir to mix.
2

Combine the yeast mixture with the second mixture. Knead in the flours (and caraway seed if using) until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
3

Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
4

Return to work surface and shape into 2 round loaves. Place on slightly greased baking sheet.
5

Slash the top of dough with a sharp knife. Cover with damp cloth and let rise for one hour. Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes or until brown.