Delicious Rye Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water to which you have added the sugar.
2. 2
   Let stand till yeast is thoroughly dissolved.
3. 3
   Add syrup, honey, brown sugar, molasses, rye flour, shortening and salt together in large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Add warm water and stir till well mixed.
5. 5
   Add enough white flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Pour onto pastry sheet and knead till dough is still sticky when touched by hands.
7. 7
   Dough should not be to stiff.
8. 8
   Place in large mixing bowl and cover.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm place till double.
10. 10
    Place on pastry sheet and pinch of enough to make a round ball.
11. 11
    There should be enough for 5 or 6 balls.
12. 12
    Let stand for 10 minutes shape into loaves.
13. 13
    Place in a well greased pans and set in warm place to rise till doubled in bulk.
14. 14
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove from pans and cool on cake racks.
16. 16
    This should make 5 or 6 loaves, depending on size of pans. 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 is about right.
17. 17
    This bread freezes well and makes delicious toast.