Beer Bread without buttermilk chocolate

2 cups rye flour 1 1/2 cups room temperature beer 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons shortening[...]

1 cup warm water 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons instant potato flakes 1 (1/4 ounce) packet yeast (Only if you are making basic starter for the first time) 1 FOR[...]

1 cup warm water 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons instant potato flakes 1 (1/4 ounce) packet yeast (Only if you are making basic starter for the first time) 1 FOR[...]