Combine rye flour and sugar in large bowl. Mix shortening, molasses, salt and warm water into first mixture. Add yeast; mix well. Add enough white flour to make a stiff dough. Knead 8-10 minutes and let rise. Knead 4-5 minutes. Make into 2 loaves and let rise in greased pans. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees F.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Recipe for Rye Bread. Mix first 4 ingredients. Let rise. Add remaining ingredients. Knead. Let rise. Punch down and let rise again. Form into loaf. Let rise and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Before baking brush top with egg for a shiny crust.
Combine water, sugars, salt and molasses in a saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and add shortening to mixture.
Dissolve the yeast, in warm water, with the lard. Add the salt, rye meal, sugar and white flour. Knead together and let it rise for 2 hours. Put into 2 greased pans and let rise again.