2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. hot water
2 1/2 c. rye flour
3 tbsp. caraway seed or 2 tbsp. grated orange peel
3 1/2 to 4 c. all-purpose flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and set aside. Combine brown sugar, molasses, salt and shortening. Add hot water and stir until sugar dissolves. Cool to lukewarm and add rye flour. Add yeast and caraway seed or orange peel. Stir in all-purpose flour until dough is soft. Knead until smooth. Cover and rest 10 minutes. Knead on well-floured surface until smooth and shiny.

Place in lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down, divide into 2 portions. Shape into loaves. Cover and let rise until doubled. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.