Roggenbrot (Rye Bread)
Servings
Prep Time
12
180
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
12
180
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Ingredients
2
packages active dry yeast
1/4 ounce
1
cup
⁄2molasses
1
cup
⁄2water
110-120 degrees
2
tablespoons
butter
1 1
cups
⁄2milk
lukewarm
3 1
cups
⁄4rye flour
unsifted
2
tablespoons
sugar
2 1
cups
⁄2bread flour
unsifted
1
teaspoon
Salt
Instructions
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 375°F.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Makes 2 round loaves.