Suomalaisruisleipä (Finnish Rye Bread)

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   Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup of the rye flour.

2. 2

   Beat until smooth.

3. 3

   Stir in enough all-purpose flour to make the dough easy to handle.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto surface that has been sprinkled with the remaining rye flour. Cover; let rest 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

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   Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour.

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   Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.

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   Punch down dough; shape into a round, slightly flat loaf.

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   Place in greased 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pan. Cover; let rise until double, about 1 hour.

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    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake until loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 40 to 50 minutes. Immediately remove from pan. Brush top of loaf with butter; cool on wire rack.

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    Note: Yeast Equivalents are One package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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