STARTER:

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. lukewarm water
2 c. flour

(Dissolve yeast in water. Add flour to mix.)

BREAD:

3 c. pumpernickel flour
2 cakes yeast
1/2 c. warm water
6 c. unbleached flour
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. honey

Blend pumpernickel flour into starter along with 1 cake of yeast. Stir in 1/2 cup water. If too stiff, add a bit of water. Turn dough out onto floured board. Knead several minutes. Place dough in greased bowl. Cover and let stand until double in size. Punch down and gradually add rest of flour, salt, honey and yeast. If too stiff add a little water - too sticky add a little flour. Knead 5-8 minutes. Divide and place in pans. Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes.