1 pkg. yeast
2 c. warm water
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. rye flour
1/2 c. white sugar
4 tbsp. molasses
4 tbsp. melted shortening
3 c. white flour

Combine sugar, water, molasses, salt, shortening, and rye flour. Stir in yeast. Add rest of the flour and raisins as desired. Knead until stiff. Let rise, and knead again. Let rise and shape into loaves. Bake in moderate oven about 45 minutes.