Swedish Rye Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over 1st 7 ingredients.
2. 2
   Stir well and cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Crumble yeast into mixture.
4. 4
   Stir until yeast is dissolved.
5. 5
   Add 6 cups of flour.
6. 6
   Beat for 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Mix in rye flour with hand.
8. 8
   Add enough white flour to make soft dough.
9. 9
   Mix well.
10. 10
    Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Knead until smooth and elastic.
12. 12
    Place in a greased bowl.
13. 13
    Punch down and let rise again. Punch down and divide into 5 or 6 loaves.
14. 14
    Cover and let rise again until almost double.
15. 15
    Bake in 350° to 360° oven for 35 to 40 minutes.