Polish Rye Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the buttermilk and baking soda.
2. 2
   Heat the next 6 ingredients in a saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Dissolve the yeast in this lukewarm mixture and gradually sift the flours into this, mixing thoroughly all the time.
5. 5
   Place on a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
6. 6
   Put dough in a greased bowl and allow to rise until doubled in bulk in a warm place (about 2 hours).
7. 7
   Punch down, knead again, and separate into 2 balls.
8. 8
   Place these on a lightly greased cookie sheet, brush with the melted butter, sprinkle with caraway seeds, and allow to rise again until doubled.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.) and bake for about 45 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and crisp.
10. 10
    Drizzle with butter again when removed from the oven.