Canadian Rye Bread

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons yeast
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/2 cups rye flour
• 4 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)

Recipe

• 1 dissolve yeast and sugar in water. let rise for 10 minute in another bowl, combine the shortening, boiling water, molasses, brown sugar, and salt. stir to mix.
• 2 combine the yeast mixture with the second mixture. knead in the flours (and caraway seed if using) until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
• 3 place in greased bowl. cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size.
• 4 return to work surface and shape into 2 round loaves. place on slightly greased baking sheet.
• 5 slash the top of dough with a sharp knife. cover with damp cloth and let rise for one hour. bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes or until brown.