1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. dark molasses
4 c. lukewarm water
10-12 c. unbleached or bread flour
2 c. rye flour
1/2 c. cracked wheat
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 c. butter, melted & cooled

Soak yeast in 1/4 cup warm water with sugar. In large mixing bowl put molasses and 4 cups lukewarm water. Add 6 cups flour. Beat, then add yeast mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in rye flour, cracked wheat, 4 to 6 more cups of flour, salt and butter. (Add only enough flour so dough is not sticky.) Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes. Let rise in warm place until double in size. Punch down and shape into loaves. Bake in greased pans at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until bread is done. (Small, round loaves, baked on a cookie sheet or small round cake layer pans may be used.)