Step 1: Boil water, caraway and anise seeds for 5 minutes. When warm add molasses, brown sugar, and shortening.
Step 2: Add yeast. Mix in flour and salt.
Step 3: Let rise 1-1/2 hours in a warm place.
Step 4: Add rye flour gradually. If sticky add more flour; rye soaks up water slower than regular flour so hold off a scooch.
Step 5: Let rise again.
Step 6: Form into 2 loaves; let rise.
Step 7: Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
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