swedish raisin rye bread

August 31st, 2008

You may not believe you can lose weight while on a diet which includes swedish raisin rye bread but it is achievable. The key is to not eat swedish raisin rye bread or other high calorie bread every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself rich food one meal per week. I eat a low calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 1600 calories per day, and then one day, I eat anything - without going crazy of course.

I have been eating like this for the last month and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise plan or taken any pills or diet food. I have only been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I want one day of the week.

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Swedish Raisin Rye Bread

36 ounces (or more) seedless raisins
5 cups warm water (105 degrees F)
6 tablespoons yeast
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup dark molasses
9 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons salt
4 to 5 cups medium rye flour
10 cups white flour

Soak raisins in cool water overnight. Dissolve yeast in water. Beat brown sugar, molasses, salt and shortening. Add yeast mixture. Add the rye flour and beat until smooth. Add enough white flour to make a soft dough. Add drained raisins.

Let rise, punch down, and let rise again. Put into loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 7 to 8 loaves.

This is excellent for making French Toast.

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