BOHEMIAN RYE BREAD 
3 3/4 to 4 1/4 c. flour
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 tbsp. salt
2 tsp. caraway seeds
3 tbsp. shortening
2 1/2 c. med. rye flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. fennel seeds
2 1/2 c. water

In large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup rye flour, yeast, sugar, salt and seeds. Mix well.

In saucepan, heat water and shortening (120 to 130 degrees). Add to flour mixture. Blend with mixer at low speed until moistened and then beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in remaining rye flour and enough all-purpose flour to make a firm dough.

Knead about 5 minutes (dough may be sticky). Let rise about 1 hour. Punch down. Divide in 2 parts. Shape into round loaf. Place on greased cookie sheet. Let rise 30 minutes. Bake in 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Two loaves.

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Bohemian Rye Bread
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 4czech (Texas) says:
Good hearty rye bread recipe. Recipe was easy to follow and produced a beautiful rye. The proportions of 3 and 3/4 cup of AP flour to 2 and 1/2 cup rye flour was spot on.

 

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