Swedish Rye Bread Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 3/4 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees F)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups rye flour
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water. Add sugar, molasses, shortening, salt and remaining water; stir well. Add rye flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft 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. Punch dough down.
3. Shape into four round loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover ad let rise until doubled, about 45-60 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter.