2 c. rye flour
3 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. shortening
2 c. warm water
1 c. raisins
4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Combine rye flour, salt, orange peel and dry yeast. Add molasses, shortening and warm water. Blend at lowest speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in raisins and flour to form a stiff dough. Knead on well floured surface until smooth, about 3 minutes.

Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover, let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, about an hour. Divide dough in half, shape into 2 loves. Place in greased 9x5 inch loaf pans.

Cover, let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown. Cool. This can be mixed in a Kitchen Aid mixer and eliminates the kneading by hand.