Roggenbrot (Rye Bread)
Servings Prep Time
12 180minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 180minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. In a large bowl combine milk, sugar, and salt.
  3. Use a mixer to beat in molasses, butter, yeast mixture and 1 cup of rye flour.
  4. Use a wooden spoon to mix in the remaining rye flour.
  5. Add white flour by stirring until the dough is stiff enough to knead.
  6. Knead 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed.
  7. If the dough sticks to your hands or the board add more flour.
  8. Cover dough and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until double.
  9. Punch down dough and divide to form 2 round loaves.
  10. Let loaves rise on a greased baking sheet until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  13. Makes 2 round loaves.