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Swedish Rye Bread

Name: Swedish Rye Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 loaves (8 slices each)
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 teaspoons salt; 2-1/2 cups rye flour; 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

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5 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Ann Ross

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

This recipe came from my mother, and it's long been a family favorite. You can make a meal of it with soup and a salad.

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Swedish Rye Bread

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Yield:4 loaves (8 slices each)

Prep:25 min

Cook:30 min

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups rye flour
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

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Directions

1
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water. Add sugar, molasses, shortening, salt and remaining water; stir well. Add rye flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.

2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down.
3
Shape into 4 round loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, 45-60 minutes. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Brush with butter.