Anadama Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add cornmeal slowly.
3. 3
   Cook water and cornmeal together for just a couple of minutes.
4. 4
   Add molasses, salt and shortening.
5. 5
   Cook together until ingredients are well mixed. Start adding sifted flour.
6. 6
   When mixture makes a stiff dough, turn onto a floured surface.
7. 7
   Start kneading, adding flour as needed, until dough is smooth and glossy.
8. 8
   Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover, place in warm spot to rise until doubled.
9. 9
   Poke down and let rise once more.
10. 10
    Turn onto floured surface; let relax 10 minutes. Make into 2 loaves.
11. 11
    Place in loaf pans, cover and let rise until about doubled.
12. 12
    Bake 10 minutes at 450°, reduce heat and bake 20 minutes more at 325°.
13. 13
    Cool on rack.