Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over oats, molasses, shortening and salt.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup lukewarm water and add to the first mixture.
4. 4
   Work in all the flour and knead until smooth.
5. 5
   Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise one hour.
6. 6
   Divide dough in half, shape loaves and place in greased loaf pans.
7. 7
   Let rise until doubled in bulk.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 degrees one hour.
9. 9
   Makes 2 loaves.