Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Pour boiling water over oatmeal, shortening, sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Let cool until lukewarm. Stir in dissolved yeast.
5. 5
   Add nut meats and 3 1/4
6. 6
   cups of flour.
7. 7
   Cover and set in warm place and allow to double in size.
8. 8
   Place remaining flour on board and knead until it is all worked in.
9. 9
   It will seem stiff.
10. 10
    Set in warm place until more than double in bulk.
11. 11
    Divide into loaves.
12. 12
    Makes 2 large or 4 small loaves.
13. 13
    Let raise.
14. 14
    Bake at 350°
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    for 45 to 50 minutes.