Instructions: Combine the first ingredients and heat to lukewarm.

Meanwhile, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water.

Let stand 10 min, keeping at a temp of about 80 degrees, then stir briskly with a fork.

Add softened yeast to the lukewarm liquid mixture.

Stir in 1 cup white flour and the rye flour. Beat well, then add the rest of the white flour.

Work in the last of the flour with your hands. Turn onto a floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Form dough into a ball and place ina greased bowl, grease the top slightly. Cover and let rise until 1 1/2 times the original size (about 1 1/4 hour at 80 degrees). Punch down and form into a smooth ball. Cover it and let it rest 10 min. Shape into a cylinder which is about 14 inches long, tapering the ends slightly. Place on a greased baking sheet and slash 4 or 5 times across the top. Grease slightly. Cover and let rise until almost doubled in bulk (about 45 min at 80 degrees).

Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for 30-35 min. Eat and enjoy.

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