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This is very close taste-wise, but I cannot get the dough to rise more than a tiny bit. Any tips??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPaw"},"reviewBody":"I LOVE baking with rye flour. I made this into rolls for supper, and my husband and kids loved them. I also used butter instead of shortening (which I never ever use anyway). They were delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveToast"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious!! Tastes like a bread you get at a fine restaurant. 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