Anadama Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Bring salted water to boil in saucepan.
2. 2
   Add cornmeal, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and stir in molasses and shortening.
4. 4
   Cook to lukewarm.
5. 5
   Mix yeast with 1/4 cup water and let stand 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Blend yeast into cornmeal mixture, then mix in flour first with a spoon, then by hand.
7. 7
   Dough will be sticky. Knead and let rise until double (1 1/2 hours).
8. 8
   Punch down and turn into greased loaf pan.
9. 9
   Let rise until double (about 1 hour). Brush top with melted butter.
10. 10
    Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes. Makes 1 loaf.
11. 11
    May be frozen.