Ingredients
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- 1 scant tablespoon active dry yeast (about 1/4 ounce packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (to feed the yeast)
- 1/4 cup warm water (105-110°F)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons shortening (butter-flavored Crisco recommended)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or less for table salt)
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 cups light or dark rye flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus an additional 1/2 cup if needed
- Vegetable oil or olive oil (for greasing, plus more for rolling)
- 1/4 cup butter (for rubbing on the bread)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast with warm water and sugar.
- Combine the activated yeast with sugar, molasses, shortening, salt, and warm water.
- Mix in rye flour and vital wheat gluten followed by all-purpose flour gradually.
- Knead the dough until it cleans the sides of the bowl.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, shape it, and let it rise again.
- Prepare pans and shape the dough into loaves.
- Let the loaves rise until crowned in the pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through.
Last Step:
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Ensure your yeast is fresh for best results.
Allow enough time for each rise for optimal texture.
Accurate measurements are crucial to prevent drying out the bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 5