Rye Bread

2 Tbsp dry yeast
1/2 C warm water
1 tsp sugar
Let set for 10 minutes

3 C rye flour
2 tbsp salt
5 C warm water

Mix flour, salt, & water well. Stir in yeast mixture. Let stand overnight.

In the morning:
5 C warm water
12 C all purpose flour

Add to the first mixture. Knead until dough comes freely from hand. Let rise & then make into round loaves on floured pans.

Let rise. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees.
Makes 5 very large loaves.