1 cake yeast, dissolved in 1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 tbsp. melted shortening
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 c. lukewarm water
2 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. anise
2 c. rye flour
White flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water, adding 1 teaspoon white sugar. Add this to the 2 cups lukewarm water and enough white flour to make a light sponge. Beat well, then set in a warm place to rise. When real light, add heated molasses, melted shortening, brown sugar, anise, salt, and rye flour. Also enough white flour to make dough stiff enough to knead. Let rise again for about an hour, then make 4 small loaves and place in pans. When they have risen, bake about 45 minutes in a moderate oven.