1 cake yeast mixed with
1/2 c. warm water

2 c. rye flour
3/4 c. molasses
1/3 c. shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
6 - 6 1/2 c. flour
3 tbsp. caraway seed

Combine rye flour, molasses, shortening, salt and boiling water. Cool before adding yeast mixture. Stir in flour. Let rest 10 minutes. Knead well. Let rise 2 hours. Punch down. Let rise. Form into 3 round loaves. Let rise. Bake 40 minutes, 350 degrees.