Hot Spring Rye Bread

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Caraway seeds (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Molasses (2 tablespoons)
• Warm water (1 1/2 cups)
• Active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
• Rye flour (2 cups)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, all-purpose flour, and yeast.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the warm water and molasses until the molasses is dissolved.
3. Pour the water mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
4. Add the salt and caraway seeds to the dough and mix well.
5. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Grease a loaf pan with vegetable oil.
8. Transfer the risen dough to the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with wet hands.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.