Dark Rye Bread
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Serves: 2 loaves
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs active dry yeast
- 1½ cups very warm water (120°-130°F)
- ¼ cup molasses
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp solid vegetable shortening
- 2 cups rye flour
- ¼ cup SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In small cup soften yeast in ½ cup of the warm water.
- To remaining 1 cup of warm water add molasses, sugar and salt.
- Stir in shortening, softened yeast, rye flour and Buttermilk Blend.
- Gradually beat in enough white flour to make a stiff dough.
- Turn out onto floured surface and knead until smooth (8 to 10 minutes).
- Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all sides.
- Cover and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, until doubled.
- Punch down.
- Divide dough into two parts; mold into balls.
- Allow to rest, covered with inverted bowl 10 minutes.
- Shape into two round loaves.
- Place at opposite corners of lightly-greased cookie sheet.
- Let rise until doubled.
- Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.
- Variations:
- Orange Flavored Rye Bread: Add 2 Tbsp orange zest with molasses, sugar and salt.
- Caraway Flavored Rye Bread: Add 2 Tbsp caraway seeds with molasses, sugar and salt.
- Anise Flavored Rye Bread: Add 1 tsp anise seeds with molasses, sugar and salt.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 96 Fat: 1g Saturated fat: 0g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 19g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 224mg Fiber: 2g Protein: 3g Cholesterol: 1mg