2 pkg. yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. white flour--mix this into a paste and let stand
Scald 2 c. milk and 1 c. water
5 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. (each) molasses, brown sugar
1 tbsp. salt
3 tbsp. dark Karo syrup
3 c. rye flour
1 c. white flour
1 tsp. anise
1 1/2 tsp. caraway

Mix and add to yeast mixture; add an additional 2 cups white flour to mixture; put 3 1/2 cups flour on board and dump mixture on top; fold and knead using all the flour--place in 3 greased bread pans; let rise until doubled in size. Bake 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.