2 c. warm water
2 c. rye flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. oil
1 yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water

Combine all ingredients, except for flour. Add all of the rye flour, then continue to add white flour. Knead until it pops and crackles. Place on floured board and let rise approximately 1 hour or until double in size. Punch down; knead again and shape (any configuration you prefer) and let rise again (approximately 1 more hour). Bake on cookie sheet at 375 degrees approximately 1 hour. Makes one large gaudy loaf.