1 cake yeast
1/4 to 1/3 c. salt
8 c. rye flour
8 c. water
5 lbs. Gold Medal flour

Dissolve yeast in two cups warm water. Pour in large pan and add six more cups of water. Stir in rye flour. Add some of the what flour and the salt. Continue adding flour until too thick to stir. Knead and keep adding flour until it doesn't stick to your hands, kneading well. Cover and let rise until double in warm spot.

Punch down and knead until it cracks or pops. Cut into about six 1 1/4 lb. pieces. Knead each one well and form into loaf. May grease hands lightly to knead. Grease loaf all over and place in well greased loaf pan and let rise until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.