Norwegian Rye Bread

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 c. water
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2/3 c. brown sugar
  • 2/3 c. white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 c. rye flour
  • 1 envelope plus 1 tsp. yeast
  • 11 to 12 c. white flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Measure water, molasses, shortening, sugars and salt into a big bowl.
  2. 2
    Heat until shortening is melted and mixture is warm. Stir in yeast and rye flour; beat.
  3. 3
    Stir in as much white flour as possible and then with your hands work in rest.
  4. 4
    Knead until smooth (I don't use quite as much flour).
  5. 5
    Let rise until double in bulk.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 50 minutes.
  7. 7
    Makes 5 loaves.

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