Danish Rye Bread

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1. 1Step 1: In a large bowl, add the cracked rye kernels, cracked wheat, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, water, malt syrup, and the sour dough. Let it all soak for minimum 8 hours. This can with advantage be done in the evening, so that you can continue the morning after.
2. 2Step 2: After about 8 hours, add the rest of the ingredients and let the rye bread dough rise for about 1.5 hours.
3. 3Step 3: Divide the dough into two portions and pour it into two normal bread pans. Cover the bread pans with some plastic wrap (or a damp dishtowel). Let the dough rise for about 1-2 hours or until the bread pan is full of dough.
4. 4Step 4: Bake the rye breads at 180 C (360 F) for about 1 hour.
5. 5Step 5: When done, remove the breads from the bread pans and let them cool off. When the breads are cooled off, keep them in an air tight container or a plastic bag.