Rye Cornmeal Brown Sugar Bread

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F)
• 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 1/4 cups rye flour
• all-purpose flour (as needed)

Method

1. 1 Mix cornmeal, brown sugar, salt, and oil with boiling water. Cool to lukewarm (105-115°F).
2. 2 Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Stir into cornmeal mixture. Add whole wheat and rye flours; mix well.
3. 3 Stir in enough all-purpose flour to make dough stiff enough to knead.
4. 4 Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes.
5. 5 Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. 6 Punch dough down. Rest 10 minutes. Shape and place in greased 9x5 inch pan. Cover; rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
7. 7 Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 35-45 minutes until hollow when tapped. Cover with foil if browning too quickly. Cool on rack.