German Black Bread
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
Add yeast, sugar, salt, vinegar, molasses (or syrup) and rye meal to warm water
Set side for 30 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon melted and cooled shortening or lard
(I use Crisco). Add 4 cups white flour or enough until the dough is not sticky
while kneading. Rub shortening or lard over the dough and place in a greased
bowl. Let rise until doubled in size. Form into 2 loaf pans and let rise for 45
minutes. Bake one hour at 375°
JL in South Jersey
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
