Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   To the boiling water, add oatmeal, shortening, brown sugar, molasses and salt and mix. Add cold water.
4. 4
   When mixture is cooled to lukewarm, add yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Mix in flour.
6. 6
   Knead on floured board.
7. 7
   Set to rise in warm place until double in bulk (1 hour).
8. 8
   Punch down; shape into loaves and let rise again.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for about 50 to 60 minutes.