2 oz. compressed yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
3 tbsp. caraway seeds
1/2 c. warm water
1 tbsp. sugar
2 c. rye flour

Soak yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Combine remaining ingredients; stir in soaked yeast. Do this in the evening and let rise all night. In the morning add 1 cup quite warm water, stirring well. Then add 6 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups white flour. Work in additional 2-3 cups flour. (Dough will be stiff.) Let rise until double. Divide dough into thirds and let rest for 10 minutes before shaping into loaves. Let rise 1 hour. Brush tops with water and coarse salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.