Roggenbrot (Rye Bread)
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup water (110-120 degrees)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups milk, lukewarm
- 3 1/4 cups rye flour, unsifted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour, unsifted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 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 375u0b0F.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Makes 2 round loaves.
active dry yeast, molasses, water, butter, milk, rye flour, sugar, bread flour, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/roggenbrot-rye-bread-54475 (may not work)