Milwaukee Rye Bread

Description

I found this in an inherited recipe box dated 1936. It originally called for 2 tablespoons fat, but I have substituted margarine or shortening with good results. I do not recommended making this recipe in a bread machine. If necessary, one tablespoon of active dry yeast can be substituted for the compressed yeast in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes – peeled, boiled and mashed
  • ¾ cup cornmeal
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 6 cups rye flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 24

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