Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2. 2
   Pour hot water over oatmeal in large bowl.
3. 3
   Add shortening, salt and molasses.
4. 4
   Let cool to lukewarm.
5. 5
   Stir in about 2 cups of the flour.
6. 6
   Add yeast and mix well.
7. 7
   Continue to stir in remaining flour, gradually, until dough springs back when pressed with finger.
8. 8
   Let rise to double the amount.
9. 9
   Knead down.
10. 10
    Let rise and form into two loaves.
11. 11
    Let rise and bake at 325° about 45 minutes.