Norwegian Kneip Bread

Step 1

Mix all dry ingredients together.

Step 2

In a bowl heat 1 1/2 c milk and 1 1/2 c water; add margarine till melted.

Step 3

Heat 1/2 c milk and 1/2 c water just till slightly warm then add yeast.

Step 4

Add wet ingredients to dry a little at a time; mix after each addition of wet ingredients.

Step 5

Flour table; place dough on flour and then knead for at least 10 minutes.

Step 6

Place dough in a large greased bowl and put in a warm place.

Step 7

When double in bulk, turn out on floured table and knead 5 minutes.

Step 8

Divide into 3.

Step 9

Place in greased loaf pans.

Step 10

Let stand in warm place till doubled.

Step 11

Bake 45 minutes at 400°F.