Beer Batter Rye Bread Recipe

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   Mix the first 6 ingredients in an electric mixer or possibly by hand; beat 4 to 5 min.

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   The batter will be sticky.

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   Gently mix in the cracked wheat or possibly oatmeal and caraway.

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   Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and set the bowl in a hot place.

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   A gas oven with only a pilot light on is perfect.

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   If you have an electric oven, preheat it for 2-3 min, then shut off the heat but turn on the oven light.

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   The batter should double in volume in about 30 min.

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   Stir down with a spatula and scrape dough into a greased and floured loaf pan.

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   Set in the middle of the oven and wait till it has doubled in size again.

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    Place an empty baking sheet on the lowest shelf in the oven to distribute the heat, and leave the loaf in the oven.

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    Turn on the oven to 350 degrees if gas, 325 degrees if electric.

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    Bake 45 to 50 min.

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    Carefully remove loaf from pan and bake directly on oven rack for 5 min to crisp the sides.

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