Anise Rye Bread

Submitted by Dienia B.

"Dodge County Extension 1976"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 2 teaspoons yeast
• 3 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rye flour

directions

1. Boil water, caraway and anise seeds for 5 minutes.
2. When warm add molasses, brown sugar, and shortening.
3. Add yeast.
4. Mix in flour and salt.
5. Let rise 1-1/2 hours in a warm place.
6. Add rye flour gradually. If sticky add more flour; rye soaks up water slower than regular flour so hold off a scooch.
7. Let rise again.
8. Form into 2 loaves; let rise.
9. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.

Reviews

[gailanng]

Pull up a chair. There's plenty room around the table...with an opportunity of good conversation and eating a great homemade bread. Made for Everyday Is A Holiday.