1 c. lukewarm water
1/3 c. molasses
2 tbsp. salt
2 pkgs. yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water
1 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. caraway seed
1/4 c. cocoa
2 c. rye flour
2 1/2 to 3 c. white flour

Soak yeast in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes. Mix together 1 cup water, molasses, salt, caraway seeds and cocoa. Beat rye flour into water mixture, add yeast mixture. Add 1 cup of white flour, beat, then add shortening. Add remaining flour and knead until smooth. Let rise until double.

Cut dough in half and shape into loaves. Let rise until double and bake at 375 degrees with a small pan of water in oven. Loaves should be browned and sound hollow when tapped. Makes 2 loaves.