Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 2/3 c. lard or shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cake yeast, dissolved in 1/2 c. warm water
  • 3 c. warm water
  • 4 c. rye flour
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • about 7 c. white flour

Method

  • For breads (makes four loaves), add water to lard, salt and sugars; mix.
  • Combine molasses and yeast-water and add to first mixture.
  • Add rye flour and enough white flour to knead dough stiff, but slightly sticky.
  • Put in bowl.
  • Let raise in warm place until double in bulk.
  • Knead on floured board and form into four loaves.
  • Place in flour greased bread pans.
  • Prick with fork.
  • Let raise again and bake 50 minutes at 350°.