Molasses Raisin Rye Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rising yeast
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup powdered milk
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups rye flour
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
• 3 -4 cups flour
• 1/2-3/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup oil
• 4 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• 1 soak yeast in 1/2 c water 120 degrees.
• 2 combine yeast,water,raisins,powdered milk,rye flour,honey and caraway seeds.
• 3 add enough flour,about 2 c to make batter for sponge.
• 4 let rise until fluffy. stir in molasses,oil an salt.
• 5 add enough addition flour 1 c at a time to make a kneadable dough.
• 6 divide dough into 3 parts.
• 7 form into round loaves.place on greased cookie sheets.let rise uncovered,for 1 hour in warm place till double in bulk. bake 375 for 10 minjutes,reduce heat 350 bake 30-35 minutes.
• 8 cool on wire rack.if you prefer-.
• 9 you may flatten dough and roll tightly,seal ends.and place in greased 9x5 bread pans.