Old-World Rye Bread Recipe
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Old-World Rye Bread

By: Perlene Hoekema  
"Rye and caraway lend to this bread's wonderful flavor, while the surprise ingredient of baking cocoa gives it a rich, dark color. I sometimes stir in a cup each of raisins and walnuts."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups rye flour
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Cornmeal

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the molasses, butter, rye flour, cocoa, caraway seeds, salt and 2 cups all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each piece into a loaf, about 10 in. long. Grease two baking sheets and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place loaves on prepared pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Icefrog 
This is a remarkably simple and versatile recipe. The quality of the bread is outstanding and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by tibbadee 
WOW! This is the most delicious bread ever! I only had about half the molasses required, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by kris 
This bread was good, especially straight out of the oven. however, i think there's just too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by TheCosmeticQueen 
This really was great! Bought Organic Rye Flour at the market last night and wanted to find a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by bob 
My Swedish grandmother always used beet syrup (available on-line) and the flavor is not as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by Celeste 
Apparently I don't like Rye bread. The molasses flavor is why to strong. MORE

 
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