8 cups of freshly ground whole rye flour
3 cups of warm water
1/2 cup of sourdough culture
Mix seven cups of flour with water and sourdough culture. Cover and let set stand in a warm place overnight, between 12 and 18 hours. Add remaining flour and mix well. Place in greased pans. Let it rise for approximately a half hour. Bake at 350 degrees F, one hour or more. Save cup of dough as culture for next baking.
Makes 2 two pound loaves.