German Rye Beer Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

GERMAN RYE BEER BREAD

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Pkg. dry yeast
12 oz Can of warm beer
3/4 c Warm water
2 ts Salt
2 c Rye flour
3 c Unbleaced flour
2 tb Caraway seeds

In large bowl, put in the yeast with the water. Let
set for 5 minutes. Then add the warm beer. Add the rye
flour; beat until smooth. Add the caraway seeds. Place
a large plate to cover bowl. Let set for 1 1/2 hours.
Now beat down and gradually add the salt and
unbleached flour. Mix and knead. If sticky, add a
little flour on the board. Knead 6 - 8 minutes. Grease
the bowl and place the dough in bowl and set in warm
place until doubled. Then punch down and shape into 2
rolls and place in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans.

Make egg wash (that's 1 egg yolk and tsp water) and
brush on loaves. And make slashes down the breads 1/4
inch deep and let set for 10 minutes. Then place in
heated 350 oven. Bake for 15 minutes and turn to 400
and bake for 25 minutes. Take from oven; let set in
pans 10 minutes. Then turn out and place on wire rack
to cool.



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