2 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast or 5 teaspoons
3-3/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1/2 cup warm water
3/4 cup flat beer
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/4 cups rye flour
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
In a saucepan, heat beer, honey and butter until warm. Stir into the yeast mixture with caraway seed, salt, garlic powder, and 1-1/4 cup rye flour. Beat until smooth. Add up to 3-3/4 cups more flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth. Shape into a ball and place into a greased 8-inch round pan, turning once to coat.
Cover, and let rise for about 45 minutes.
Bake at 375*F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Remove from pan and cool on a rack.
Makes 1 loaf.
*Or you may substitute with 3 cups all purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt.