Grandma's Rye Bread

A delicious sweet rye bread. Excellent texture

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

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup white sugar
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 2  cups boiling water
• 1 (1/4ounce) 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.