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German Black Bread

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups warm water
4 cups white flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cake yeast
2 cups rye meal
1/4 cup molasses syrup
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons vinegar

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1. Add yeast, sugar, salt, vinegar, molasses (or syrup) and rye meal to warm water Set side for 30 minutes.

2. Add 1 tablespoon melted and cooled shortening or lard (I use Crisco).

3. Add 4 cups white flour or enough until the dough is not sticky while kneading.

4. Rub shortening or lard over the dough and place in a greased bowl. Let rise until doubled in size.

5. Form into 2 loaf pans and let rise for 45 minutes.

6. Bake one hour at 375°

Donated by Barb Rokitka

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Last updated July 11, 2018