INGREGIENTS: For 2 loaves

• 100 ~ 120 grams compressed yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• ¼ cup molasses OR ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups rye plain flour
• 3 cups whole wheat plain flour

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180 ~ 200 degrees C.

Crumble yeast into water and mix to remove lumps.

Add oil and molasses and mix well.

Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well.

Let rise 50% in a warm place.

"Punch" down.

Shape into two loaves and place into greased baking pans.

Let rise again until risen 50%.

Bake 50 ~ 60 minutes. (It should sound hollow when knocked).

Tagged: Bread, Pumpernickle