Norwegian Rye Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. water
1/2 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. white sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
2 c. rye flour
1 envelope plus 1 tsp. yeast
11 to 12 c. white flour

Preparation

Measure water, molasses, shortening, sugars and salt into a big bowl.
Heat until shortening is melted and mixture is warm. Stir in yeast and rye flour; beat.
Stir in as much white flour as possible and then with your hands work in rest.
Knead until smooth (I don't use quite as much flour).
Let rise until double in bulk.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes.
Makes 5 loaves.