1 scant tbsp. anise seed
2 tsp. fennel seed
1 med. potato, boiled
Water
1 c. dark molasses
2/3 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 cakes or 2 pkg. dry yeast
4 c. med. rye flour
6 to 8 c. white flour

Soak anise seed and fennel seed 2 hours in a small amount of water. Boil potato and put through sieve (I use a masher). Save potato water and add enough water to make 4 cups liquid.

Combine ingredients and knead, let rise until double in bulk. Make 4 loaves and let rise again until nearly double. (I use pie pans to make round loaves.) Bake about 45 minutes at 350 degrees.