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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