Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Put oatmeal in large bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in milk and boiling water. Add shortening, sugar and salt; let stand until lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast into 1/2 cup of warm water.
3. 3
   Stir until dissolved. Stir into oatmeal mixture.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 the flour; mix until smooth. Add remaining flour, a little at a time.
5. 5
   Mix until dough leaves sides of bowl.
6. 6
   Turn out on board; knead 7 minutes.
7. 7
   Place dough in greased bowl.
8. 8
   Cover with damp cloth; let rise 1 1/2 hours. Knead and shape into loaves.
9. 9
   Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Reduce heat to 350° and bake for 40 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 2 loaves.