1 pkg. yeast or 1 cake fresh yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. med. rye flour
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
3 to 4 c. white flour

Dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water. In a saucepan mix sugars, salt, butter, molasses, and water. Then cool to lukewarm. Add the soda to the buttermilk, mix into the other mixture. Then add the yeast mixture and the flour. Mix and knead well on floured board. Place in a large well greased bowl. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Turn onto board, knead slightly and shape into 3 large loaves. Put in well greased pans and let rise again, until doubled in bulk. Bake one hour in moderate oven. This freezes well. Raisins may be added if desired.