SWEDISH RYE BREAD 
2 pkgs. yeast
3 c. milk, scalded & cooled
8-10 c. flour (white)
2 c. rye flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. (heaping) shortening
3/4 c. warm water
Grated rind of 1 orange

Scald milk; cool to lukewarm. Grate the orange peel. Stir lukewarm milk, yeast, water, sugar, molasses, brown sugar, orange peel, salt, melted and cooled shortening and rye flour together. Add 8 to 10 cups all purpose flour. Knead 5 minutes.

Place in greased bowl; turn over once. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Grease and flour 4 (7"x4") bread pans; divide dough into 4 pieces, kneading each piece 1 minute. Place in pans and let rise 1 hour. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Especially good toasted with butter, sliced cheese and fresh, hot coffee.

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