3 c. sifted rye flour
2 c. lukewarm milk
1 c. syrup or molasses
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. mashed potatoes
1 tbsp. salt
1 c. melted shortening
2 cakes yeast
1/3 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
Finely grated rind or one orange or 2 tbsp. fennel seed

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Combine all other ingredients except flour, in a large bowl. Add softened yeast and flour. Then add enough white flour to make a stiff dough. Knead well. Let stand in warm place to rise until double in bulk. Shape into loaves, let rise until double. Bake for one hour at 350 degrees. When baked, brush top of loaves with melted butter. Makes about 3 large or 4 small loaves.