Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften active dry yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   In large pan, combine boiling water, rolled oats, honey, shortening and salt.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Stir in 2 cups of the flour; add eggs and beat well. Add remaining flour 2 cups at a time, mixing vigorously after each addition to make moderately stiff dough.
5. 5
   Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Place in lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.
7. 7
   Cover.
8. 8
   Let rise in warm place until double.
9. 9
   Punch down; knead.
10. 10
    Shape into loaves.
11. 11
    Place in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
12. 12
    Cover.
13. 13
    Let double in warm place.
14. 14
    Bake at 375° about 40 minutes.
15. 15
    Makes 2 loaves.