HOMEMADE CARAWAY RYE BREAD

Homemade Caraway Rye Bread image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon finely grated carrot
1 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups rye flour
2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the honey, butter, caraway seeds, carrot, salt, rye flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Cool.

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