Anna's Rye Bread

Submitted by AB_Fan

"From Delectably Danish by Julie Jensen McDonald. Time for dough to rise is not included in prep time. Number of Servings is a guestimate."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 loaves
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups rye flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 compressed yeast cakes (dissolved in .5 cup warm water)
• 6 cups white flour (approximately)

directions

1. Scald milk, add shortening, and then add brown sugar.
2. Cool.
3. Add rye flour, salt, and yeast.
4. Add approximately 6 cups white flour, enough to make a stiff dough.
5. Let rise until doubled, about 3 hours.
6. Knead and form into two loaves.
7. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 min, then at 325 degrees F for 35 minute.