danish spice rye bread

Name: Danish spice rye bread
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) water; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) molasses; 1/3 cup(s) white sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) ground orange zest; 1 tablespoon(s) fennel seed; 1 tablespoon(s) anise seed; 1 tablespoon(s) caraway seeds ( you can substitute with celery seed); 1 tablespoon(s) cardamom; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 5 teaspoon(s) yeast; 1/2 cup(s) warm water (110 degrees); 2 cup(s) rye flour; 5 cup(s) bread flour (may use all purpose)

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Gail Herbest

Bangor, ME

Updated on Jan 30, 2012

Full of flavor this is one of my favorites. slightly spicy, sweet, hearty and smells wonderful. great for sandwiches, toast or just plain with butter. YUM!!

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prep time 3 Hr

cook time 30 Min

method ---

yield 2 loaves

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground orange zest
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon anise seed
1 tablespoon caraway seeds ( you can substitute with celery seed)
1 tablespoon cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
5 teaspoons yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 cups rye flour
5 cups bread flour (may use all purpose)

How To Make danish spice rye bread

Step 1

Heat the milk and 1 cup water in microwave for 3 minutes (just before it reaches boiling) remove and add, 3 T butter, molasses, sugar, orange zest, fennel seed, anise seed, and caraway (or celery seed)cardamom and salt mix lightly and let steep for 30 minutes

Step 2

after the 30 minutes, in a separate bowl add the yeast and 1/2 cup of warm water, let proof for 5-10 minutes until creamy
Step 3

add the yeast mixture to the cooled milk/spice mixture
Step 4

Gradually add the rye and white flour ( I mix mine together ahead of time) mix until well combined, dough will be slightly sticky
Step 5

turn out on to a lightly floured surface and kneed for 6-7 minutes, place in a large well buttered bowl turn to coat. cover and let rise until doubled ( about 1 hour)
Step 6

Punch down, divide dough in half, form into 2 loaves and place each in a well oiled 9x5 bread pans cover and allow to rise until doubled ( about 45 minutes)
Step 7

Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes
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