Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In small bowl, dissolve yeast in water. In mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, 2 1/4 cups white flour, 1/2 cup rye flour, salt, caraway seeds, and shortening. Stir in yeast mixture, 2 1/4 cups white flour, and 1/2 cup rye flour. Cover bowl and let dough rise to double, 30 min. Stir hard 1/2 minute. Spread dough in greased loaf pan. Bake 45 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on rack. Brush top with shortening. |