Grandmother Minnie Emerick's Swedish Rye Bread Recipe Recipe

Name: Grandmother Minnie Emerick's Swedish Rye Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 2 1/2 c. rye flour; 2 tbsp. grated orange peel; 3 1/2 to 4 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 c. light molasses; 2 tbsp. shortening; 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. hot water

Servings: persons

1/4 c. brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. rye flour
2 tbsp. grated orange peel
3 1/2 to 4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 c. light molasses
2 tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. hot water

1
Mix brown sugar, molasses, salt and shortening in large bowl; pour on boiling water and stir till sugar is dissolved.
2
Cold to lukewarm.
3
Sprinkle yeast on 1/4 c. hot water; stir to dissolve.
4
Sift rye flour before mixing into sugar- molasses mix.
5
Be sure to beat well.
6
Add in yeast and orange peel.
7
Beat good till smooth.
8
Fold in sufficient all-purpose flour so dough can be handled by hand.
9
Knead till elastic and smooth.
10
This takes about 10 min.
11
Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs till dough is double in bulk.
12
Punch down and divide into two balls.
13
Cover and let rest a few min.
14
Put in pans and let rise in hot place till almost double.
15
This takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
16
Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 30 min.
17
Cover with foil paper the last 15 min if loaves are browning too fast.
18
Brush with butter while hot if you want soft crust.

1721

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 c. boiling water, 2 1/2 c. rye flour, and more.

Yes, Grandmother Minnie Emerick's Swedish Rye Bread Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grandmother Minnie Emerick's Swedish Rye Bread Recipe

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