Hot Spring Rye Bread

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rye flour, all-purpose flour, and yeast. Stir to mix evenly.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the warm water and molasses. Stir until the molasses is completely dissolved in the water.
3. Slowly pour the molasses mixture into the flour mixture, stirring continuously until a sticky dough forms.
4. Add the salt and caraway seeds to the dough. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
5. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan with the vegetable oil.
7. Transfer the risen dough into the greased loaf pan, and smooth the top using wet hands, creating a uniform surface.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the bread turns a beautiful golden brown and emits a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
9. Finally, remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.