2 c. hot water
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. caraway seed
1 tsp. anise seed
1 tbsp. shortening
1 cake yeast
3 1/2 c. white flour
2 c. rye flour
2 tbsp. molasses

Combine water, sugar, salt, caraway seed, anise and shortening. Cool 3 minutes. Add yeast and stir until dissolved. Add molasses and flour. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead. Let rise, shape into loaves. Let rise. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.