Yield: 24 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 pack | (6-oz) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter |
| 3 packs | Active dry yeast |
| 1½ cup | Warm water (105-115 degrees) |
| ½ cup | Molasses |
| 3 tablespoons | Caraway seed; divided |
| 1 tablespoon | Salt |
| 2¾ cup | Rye flour |
| 2½ cup | All-purpose flour; divided |
| \N \N | Cornmeal |
| 1 \N | Egg; slightly beaten |
| 1 teaspoon | Water |
Combine over hot (not boiling) water, Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and butter. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add molasses, 2 tablespoons caraway seed, salt, rye flour and melted morsels; beat well. Stir in all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, to make a soft dough. Gradually add remaining ½ cup flour; mix well. Turn dough onto lightly floured board; cover with bowl. Let rest 10 minutes. Knead dough until smooth and elastic (about 15 minutes). Place dough in greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in warm place 1 hour. Punch dough down; cover and let rise in warm place 45 minutes. Punch dough down; divide into 3 equal parts. Shape each into a ball and place on greased cookie sheet that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour). Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In cup, combine egg and water; brush tops of loaves with egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon caraway seed. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cuol on wire racks. Makes 3 loaves.
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