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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

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 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Icefrog   view full review
This is a remarkably simple and versatile recipe. The quality of the bread is outstanding and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by TheCosmeticQueen   view full review
This really was great! Bought Organic Rye Flour at the market last night and wanted to find a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2008 by tibbadee   view full review
WOW! This is the most delicious bread ever! I only had about half the molasses required, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2007 by kris   view full review
This bread was good, especially straight out of the oven. however, i think there's just too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by bob   view full review
My Swedish grandmother always used beet syrup (available on-line) and the flavor is not as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2012 by cindy   view full review
I agree with others. To much molasses. I also found it bitter. I love a good dark rye, (...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2011 by MICHALLORI   view full review
I love Rye bread but found this too molasses for my taste. I was easy to put together. the two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by Sandi   view full review
Very good!!!!!!!!!! The only changed I made was I used honey instead of molasses. Its a keeper!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by MARBRU   view full review
Good recipe. I omitted the caraway seeds, put in only 1/3 cup molasses, used a scant 1/2 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by Celeste   view full review
Apparently I don't like Rye bread. The molasses flavor is why to strong.

 

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