1 cake compressed yeast
2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 c. molasses
3 c. rye flour
4 c. white flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon sugar. Combine sugar, shortening, salt, molasses and water and bring to a boil. Add soda to buttermilk, then add hot liquid mixture. Add yeast when liquid is lukewarm. Add rye flour and beat thoroughly. Then add enough white flour to make a stiff dough.

Knead well and place in greased bowl to rise until light; knead down once and when light shape into 3 round loaves. Place on greased tins and let rise until light, then bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes.

Variations: 1 cup of raisins may be added if desired. Honey may be used in place of sugar. Grated rind of 1 1/2 oranges may be added for flavor.