German Rye Bread

Serves: 4

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

57

Sweetness

50

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Milk (lukewarm)

2 tbsps

White Sugar

1 tsp

Salt

1 cup

Molasse

2 tbsps

Butter

3.25 cups

Rye Flour

2.5 cups

Bread Flour

Directions:

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water

2

In a large bowl combine milk, sugar, and salt

3

Use a mixer to beat in molasses, butter, yeast mixture, and 1 cup of rye flour

4

Use a wooden spoon to mix in the remaining rye flour

5

Add white flour by stirring until the dough is stiff enough to knead

6

Knead 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed

7

If the dough sticks to your hands or the board add more flour

8

Cover dough and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until double

9

Punch down dough and divide to form two round loaves

10

Let loaves rise on a greased baking sheet until double, about 1 1/2 hours

11

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

12

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes