Soak 1 pkg. dry yeast in 1/4 c. warm water; set aside
1 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. molasses
3 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. lard
1 tbsp. salt

Add molasses, honey, lard, and salt to milk. Stir until well blended. Add 1 cup water and 1 egg. When mixture is lukewarm, add softened yeast. Stir in 2 cups rye flour. Beat hard for 10-15 minutes until smooth (electric mixer). Stir in approximately 5 cups white flour to form stiff dough. Turn out on a floured board. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Knead until smooth and elastic.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk. Punch down and let rise again until not quite doubled. Make into loaves. Put into greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled.

Place in a 400 degree oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until done - about 30 minutes.