Blue-Ribbon Rye Bread

Name: Blue-Ribbon Rye Bread
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 loaves (12 slices each).
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup rye flour; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

My kids once had a little bread business, selling homemade loaves to neighbors and other people in the community, including this rye that won best of show at our county fair. —Susanne Spicker, North Ogden, Utah

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup rye flour
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in the brown sugar, shortening, molasses, caraway seeds and salt. Add rye flour and 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down; shape into three loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 81 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Mom's Blue Ribbon Rye Bread in Taste of Home December/January 2011

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Susan

Aug 12, 2019

Would love to try this but any suggestions on a substitute for the molasses which I don't have on hand on do not particularly like the taste of?
janice

Jul 28, 2018

I made this bread today and though it has a great texture, I did find it too sweet
maggyjean

Dec 21, 2017

How can this be Rye bread w/o Rye flour? It sounds delicious and I will try it but I wouldn't call it Rye Bread....
matteliz

Dec 20, 2012

This bread is delicious, sweet and soft, but it tastes of molasses instead of the expected rye tanginess. It's not bad, but it's not what you expect from a "rye" bread.
hooks35

Feb 11, 2011

this recipe is so easy to make and it is absolutely delicious. I did bake it 10 mins. longer than what was called for.
cariley

Feb 5, 2011

I've been baking breads for over 30 years and this is one of the best rye recipes I've ever tasted. It is just sweet enough, the texture is perfect and the round loaves I made were beautiful. I did bake it about 10 minutes longer than the recipe called for. Try it toasted with cheddar or swiss cheese.
cbd9167

Nov 27, 2010

The first attempt at this bread was below average. The second time I used this recipe I only used 1 3/4 cups water and extended bake time 5-8 minutes. I probably will not try this one again.