1. Soften yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. 2. Add brown sugar, milk, and water. 3. Add 2 cups white flour; beat well; let double in bulk. 4. Mix anise seeds and dark syrup in saucepan; bring to a boil; cook 1 minute; strain out seeds. 5. Add butter; cool. 6. When lukewarm, add rye flour, graham flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. 7. Add grated orange zest; and knead on floured board, adding enough flour to make a stiff dough. 8. Let rise until double in bulk. 9. Divide dough into 4 parts; place each in well greased pan; let rise until double in size. 10. You can brush the tops with a mixture of Karo syrup and water; put in caraway seeds in last knead. 11. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 1 hour. Some start with 425 degree Fahrenheit oven for first 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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