Swedish Rye Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. hot tap water
2 Tbsp. shortening
4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cardamom
1 Tbsp. anise seed
1 pkg. dry yeast
3 c. rye flour
8 to 9 c. white flour

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients and heat to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 10 minutes.
Sift together 4 cups white and 3 cups rye flour. Add to mixture and mix well. Continue to add 4 to 5 cups of white flour until you can knead easily. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes and then allow to rise about 2 hours in a large greased bowl covered with a damp towel.
Punch down and divide into either 4 loaves or 8 pans of rolls.
Let rise, covered with damp cloth.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.