salty rye bread yeast rolls

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42 Pinches
Spokane, WA
Updated on Oct 1, 2011

Another ole time recipe. From a neighbors aunt in Mi. Around 1960 These are delicious and well worth the time it takes to make. Remember if you boil potatoes the night before for dinner, save your potato water, for these rolls. A saying: You never fail unless you stop trying.

prep time
cook time 25 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 1 package dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 cups hot potato water
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups rye flour
  • 4 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seed

How To Make salty rye bread yeast rolls

  • Step 1
    Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Let stand. Mix hot water, shortening,molasses,brown sugar,and salt. Let stand till lukewarm. Add rye flour, with the yeast mixture, and beat well.
  • Step 2
    Add the flour to make gradually to make a stiff dough. Knead until smooth and elastic to the touch. Place in a lightly grease bowl. let rise till double in bulk. Place on a lightly floured board. Form into small rolls 1 1/2 x 3 inches. Place far apart on a floured pan. Brush tops of rolls with egg white mixture. Sprinkle with caraway seeds and salt. Let rise again till double in bulk. Bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes.

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