2 c. milk
6 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 tbsp. salt
4 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 to 2/3 c. molasses, depending on how dark you prefer it
2 c. rye or dark flour
4 c. white flour
1 yeast cake

Add shortening to milk and scald. Let cool. Add yeast to enough warm water to dissolve Mix all ingredients together and add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Knead well. Divide into two pieces. Bake in loaf pans at 300 degrees for 1 hour.