Homemade Whole Grain Rye Bread

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tbsps active dry yeast
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 cups wholegrain rye flour

Directions

1. In a bowl combine 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour and yeast.
2. Then add water (must be between 110-120 °F (45-50 °C)), brown sugar oil and salt. Mix well.
3. Stir in the rye flour and most of the remaining all purpose flour. Knead dough on a smooth floured surface for about 6-8 min until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Place in a greased bowl; turn over once: cover and let rise in a warm place until doubles in size ( about 1 1/2 hours).
5. Punch down; divide in half, let rest 10 min. Shape in to 4 1/2 balls or place in lightly greased loaf pans. Let rise to nearly double again (about 40 minutes.)
6. Bake in oven at 350 °F (175 °C) for 40- 45 minutes.
7. Makes 2 loaves or 16 1" slices.