Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over oatmeal in a large bowl or pot.
2. 2
   Stir. Then add sugar, molasses, salt and Crisco.
3. 3
   Stir and let stand until lukewarm.
4. 4
   Add 4 cups of flour and yeast.
5. 5
   Stir.
6. 6
   Then add remaining 4 cups of flour.
7. 7
   Mix thoroughly.
8. 8
   Let stand until double, 3 to 4 hours.
9. 9
   Stir mixture and let rise again.
10. 10
    This will take less time.
11. 11
    Spoon into two large greased bread pans.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.