Brewer's Rye Bread

This is a very tasty, easy to make rye bread. Definitely worth a try if you are looking for a rye bread that is a bit

Combine flours and set aside.

Combine warm milk , sugar or molasses and butter.

Measure warm ale into a large bowl.

Sprinkle in yeast.

Stir until dissolved.

Stir in milk mixture , fennel seed and 4 cups of flour.

Beat until smooth.

Let batter rise in warm , draft free place , until doubled in bulk.

Stir batter down.

Stir in enough additional flour mixture to make a stiff dough.

Turn dough out into a lightly floured board , knead until smooth and elastic.

Place dough in a greased bowl , turning to grease top.

Cover , let rise in warm draft free place until doubled in bulk.

Punch dough down , divide it in half and shape.

To shape loaves.

Gently roll each half into a 14x9 inch rectangle.

Starting with the 9 inch side , gently roll the dough , pinch seams closed.

Place each rolled loaf into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Tomake rounds.

Form each dough half into a smooth round ball.

Flatten each ball into a round , about 7 inches in diameter.

Place each round on a gre.

all-purpose flour, rye flour, milk, salt, dark brown sugar, butter, ale, active dry yeast, fennel seed