Instructions

  1. Place 1/4 cup of the warm water in a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast over it, stirring to dissolve.
  2. Add the remaining water, honey, and butter.
  3. Slowly stir in the rye flour and 3/4 cup of the all-purpose flour, blending well.
  4. Stir in the remaining flour, salt and the caraway seeds, to make a stiff batter. Cover and let rest 20 minutes.
  5. Stir down the batter and pour into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cover and let stand in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. Bake in a 350 deg oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until done. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.
  7. Note: The batter should be stiff - like a kuchen or other cake batter. It should not be so stiff that you could imagine kneading it, nor as thin as pancake batter.