Swedish Rye Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk, but do not boil.
2. 2
   Add butter and molasses to the milk and let it cool.
3. 3
   Mix yeast and lukewarm water.
4. 4
   Add sugar and salt to yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Add the yeast mixture to cool milk. Add 2 cups of rye flour and 6 to 8 cups of sifted white flour. Knead on floured board.
6. 6
   Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
7. 7
   After it has risen, punch it down and make the dough into 3 loaves.
8. 8
   Let the dough rise again in 3 bread pans or 1 pound coffee cans that have been floured and greased.
9. 9
   Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until done.
10. 10
    May be frozen.