Grandma's Rye Bread

Submitted by swedie2

"A delicious sweet rye bread. Excellent texture"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 loafs
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 2 cups rye flour
• 4 -5 cups white flour

directions

1. Combine the sugar, shortening, salt, molasses with the 2 cups of boiling water set aside to cool.
2. In separate bowl put yeast and 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. combine cooled ingredients and yeast. Add Rye flour and white flour. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Let rise for up to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled. Punch down and roll into 2 loafs. Let rise for 30 to 45 minutes.
5. Bake at 350 for 60 to 70 minutes.