4 c. rye flour
1 1/2 c. oats
1/2 c. wheat germ
6 c. unbleached white flour
1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. dry milk
2 tbsp. salt
4 pkg. dry yeast
4 c. hot tap water
1/2 stick butter, softened

Combine rye flour, sugar, milk, salt and yeast in large bowl. Add butter, cut in small chunks. Pour hot water in and mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add oats and mix on high speed for 2 minutes. Add wheat germ and mix. Add white flour a cup or 3 at a time to make a stiff dough. Knead on well-floured board until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Divide into 4 equal pieces and form into loaves and put into 4 greased loaf pans. Cover with a towel and let rise until double in size, about 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until done and golden brown.