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MILWAUKEE RYE BREAD



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I found this in an inherited recipe box dated 1936. It originally called for 2 tablespoons fat, but I have substituted margarine or shortening with good results. I do not recommended making this recipe in a bread machine. If necessary, one tablespoon of active dry yeast can be substituted for the compressed yeast in this recipe.

Provided by ALLEGRO

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Rye Bread

Time 3h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 potatoes - peeled, boiled and mashed
¾ cup cornmeal
3 cups water
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast
¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
6 cups rye flour
2 cups whole wheat flour

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cover peeled potatoes with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash; let cool. In a separate sauce pan, stir the cornmeal into the 3 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in salt, sugar and shortening. Let cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cooled cornmeal mixture and 2 cups of the cooled mashed potatoes. Stir in the rye flour and whole wheat flour 1 cup at a time; beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into three lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 441.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

OLD MILWAUKEE RYE BREAD RECIPE



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Provided by Hester

Number Of Ingredients 14

SPONGE
1 tablespoon yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 cups rye flour
BREAD
sponge mixture
1 package yeast
1 cup water
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup rye flour
5 cups white flour
3 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • SPONGE: Dissolve yeast in water. Stir in rye flour. Cover tightly. May be used any time after 6 hours up to three days. On bake day, uncover sponge, sprinkle on the new yeast and add water. Blend well. Add molasses, egg, salt, rye flour and 2 cups white flour. Beat until smooth. Add oil, stir in the balance of the flour 1/2 cup at a time. Knead for 5 minutes. Let rise 1 hour & 10 minutes. Punch down and let rise 10 minutes. Shape into 2 loaves. Let rise 40 minutes. With a razor, slash diagonal cuts on loaves. Bake at 375F for 40 minutes. Brush with butter after removing from oven.

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