1 qt. lukewarm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 tbsp. white sugar
4 to 6 c. white flour
1/3 c. shortening, melted
1 tbsp. salt
1 to 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. dark syrup
3 c. med. rye flour

Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon white sugar in lukewarm water;. add to 4 cups white flour, mix with spoon until spongy or it bubbles. Don't cover. Add 1/3 cup melted shortening, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 cup or more of brown sugar, 1 cup dark syrup, 3 cups rye flour and 4 to 6 cups white flour. Mix and knead. Cover and let rise. Punch down, let rise again. Put in 4 greased bread pans, let rise again. Bake at 350 degrees about 50 minutes. Brush tops of warm loaves with butter.