Swedish Rye Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat water.
2. 2
   Melt sugar, salt, molasses and Crisco.
3. 3
   Add yeast to mixture when mixture is lukewarm.
4. 4
   (Too hot will kill yeast.) Add rye and white flour.
5. 5
   Knead until dough does not stick to board or
6. 6
   hands.
7. 7
   Put in pan and let rise to double in size. Knead down and divide into thirds.
8. 8
   Shape into loaves and let rise to double in size, then bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool on rack so air can circulate around bread.
10. 10
    Raisins can be added if you choose.
11. 11
    This bread has a strong molasses rye flavor.
12. 12
    It does not rise very high so don't expect a huge loaf.