Swedish Rye Bread II

Description

An aromatic rye bread with a hint of orange and honey. A friend gave me a loaf of this bread as a hostess gift and was thoughtful enough to pass along the recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 4 ½ cups hot water
• ¾ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 ½ tablespoons caraway seed
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 7 ½ cups rye flour
• 7 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 36