Rye Cornmeal Bread

Ingredients

• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast (Equivalent to 1 yeast cake)
• 0.25 cup Warm water (For dissolving yeast)
• 0.5 tablespoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 1 cup Rye flour
• 1 cup Granulated cornmeal
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Warm water (For the dough)

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the salt, molasses, rye flour, cornmeal, and all-purpose flour. Add the yeast mixture and 1/2 cup of warm water. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
3. 3Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. 4Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan.
5. 5Cover the loaf pan with a damp cloth and let rise again for 30 minutes.
6. 6Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
7. 7Let cool completely before slicing and serving.