4 c. milk
1 tbsp. salt
6 tbsp. shortening
1 c. dark brown sugar
2 pkgs. yeast
10 c. white flour
1 c. dark molasses
2 c. med. rye flour
2 tbsp. anise seed

Scald milk, salt, shortening and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Cool to lukewarm. Add 2 packages yeast. Stir. Add 3 cups white flour and let stand 20 minutes.

Add molasses, rye flour and anise seed. Stir well. Add enough white flour to make a dough that can be handled, 6 to 7 cups.

Knead and let rise. Divide into 4 loaves and place in greased and floured loaf pans. Let rise again.

Bake about 45 minutes at 350 degrees (325 degrees for glass pan).