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In a large bowl mix the yeast and water until dissolved. Add the salt, molasses, butter, (seeds if using them), rye flour, and 1 cup of all purpose flour. Mix this with a wooden spoon until smooth. Using your hands, slowly add in the rest of the all purpose flour. As you work the dough it should come together, away from the bowl.
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Flour a baking cloth or board and put the dough on this and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth. Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough in it. Coat the dough with the oil from the bowl. Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
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Grease a large baking sheet pan and sprinkle on some cornmeal. Set aside. Punch dough down and place on the baking cloth. Shape dough into a loaf, but narrowing at either end. Cover with a towel and rest for about 45-50 minutes until it doubles in size.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place loaf on prepared baking sheet pan. Place in oven for about 50+ minutes. To see if it is done, tap the bottom of the loaf. There should be a hollow sound. That indicates that the loaf is finished baking.. Remove and place on a wire rack to cool and then slice to your desired thickness.