Rye Bread


2 tspn Yeast
1/2 cup Water Warm (120C)
1 1/2 cups Milk Lukewarm
2 tspn Sugar
1 tspn Salt
1/2 cup Molasses
2 Tbsp Margarine
3 1/4 cups Rye Flour Unsifted
2 1/4 cups Bread Flour Unsifted

Dissolve yeast in warm water.  In a large bowl combine milk, sugar, and salt.  Use a mixer to beat in molasses, butter, yeast mixture and 1 cup of rye flour.  Use a wooden spoon to mix in the remaining rye flour.  Add white flour by stirring until the dough is stiff enough to knead.  Knead 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed.  If the dough sticks to your hands or the board add more flour.  Cover dough and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until double.  Punch down dough and divide to form 2 round loaves.  Let loaves rise on a greased baking sheet until double, about 1 1/2 hours.  Preheat oven to 375 F.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Makes 2 round loaves.

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