Pumpernickel Rye Bread
["1 1/2 c. warm water", "2 pkg. dry yeast", "1/2 c. molasses", "4 tsp. salt", "2 Tbsp. soft shortening", "1 to 3 Tbsp. caraway seed", "2 3/4 c. sifted rye flour", "3 1/2 to 4 c. white flour"]
["Stir yeast into water and let stand.", "Stir in other ingredients, until stiff.", "Knead until elastic.", "Allow to rise and punch down and form 2 loaves.", "Allow to rise, brush with cold water.", "Bake 10 minutes at 450\u00b0, then 30 minutes at 350\u00b0."]
["water", "yeast", "molasses", "salt", "shortening", "caraway seed", "flour", "white flour"]