Grandmother Minnie Emerick's Swedish Rye Bread Reci

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
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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandmother Minnie Emerick's Swedish Rye Bread Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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