1/4 c molasses
1 T. yeast
3 c water
1 c wheat flour
mix and let set 10 minutes.
Add:
1 tsp. salt
1-2 c. rye flour
2 c wheat- or more till dough no longer sticks to side of mixer.
Mix 10 minutes-- in the last 4 minutes put in 2-3 c. raisins.
My mom always formed this into 2 mounds of dough on a cookie sheet.
Let rise till doubled, then bake 25-30 minutes. (knock on bread to hear a hollow sound- then it's done)