CULLEN BREAD 
2 tbsp. or 2 envelopes dry yeast
2 c. warm water
4 tbsp. dark brown sugar
2 tbsp. molasses
4 c. rye flour
1/4 c. cooking oil
3 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. caraway seeds
1 tsp. anise seed
4 c. unbleached flour
1 c. orange juice

Dissolve yeast, stir in brown sugar, molasses and rye flour; beat until smooth. Cover tightly and let rise until double. Stir in oil, orange peel, salt and seeds. Mix well. Gradually add 3 cups flour. Cover, let set 10 minutes. Knead in remaining flour. Shape. Put in greased pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Brush top of finished bread with egg white. (This is a "backwoods Kentucky" recipe from Edna Latson).

 

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