Ingredients

• 2 , .25 ounce
• 0.5 cups warm water , 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 1.5 cups lukewarm milk
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cups molasses
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3.25 cups rye flour
• 2.5 cups bread flour

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2 In a large bowl combine milk, sugar, and salt. Use a mixer to beat in molasses, butter, yeast mixture, and 1 cup of rye flour.
3. 3 Use a wooden spoon to mix in the remaining rye flour. Add white flour by stirring until the dough is stiff enough to knead.
4. 4 Knead 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as needed. If the dough sticks to your hands or the board add more flour.
5. 5 Cover dough and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until double.
6. 6 Punch down dough and divide to form two round loaves. Let loaves rise on a greased baking sheet until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

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