3 c. milk
1/2 c. melted shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 yeast cakes
1/4 c. dark molasses
9 1/2 c. white flour
1/4 c. Karo syrup
1 c. cold water
2 c. rye flour (not sifted)
1 tbsp. salt

Scald milk and add molasses and brown sugar. Add cold water. Crumble in yeast and add butter. Add rye flour and 4 cups white flour. Beat well and let stand until it gets bubbly (1/2 hour). Add 5 1/2 cups flour and salt. Knead. Let rise in greased bowl until double in bulk.

Divide into 3 parts. Roll into loaves. Put into greased pan. Let rise until over top of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Then at 325 degrees for about 40-45 minutes. Bake on middle rack.