Grandma Prudy's Rye Bread

Bahan-bahan (40 porsi)

• 1 scant tablespoon active dry yeast (about one (1/4 ounce) packet yeast)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (to feed the yeast)
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons shortening (I like butter-flavored Crisco)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
• 1 tablespoon caraway seed (optional)
• 2 cups warm water
• 2 cups light or dark rye flour* (spooned and leveled)
• 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten
• 3 cups all purpose flour (plus an extra 1/2 cup flour, about)
• vegetable oil or olive oil (for greasing, plus more for rolling)
• 1/4 cup butter (for rubbing on bread)