Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 2 cups boiling water over oats in large bowl.
2. 2
   Stir well and cool.
3. 3
   Crumble yeast into bowl; add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup warm water and 1/2 cup flour.
4. 4
   Stir until smooth and let stand 10 minutes, then add to first mixture with remaining sugar, flour, salt and shortening.
5. 5
   Shape into ball and place in greased bowl. Brush top with salad oil.
6. 6
   Cover with clean towel and let rise in warm place (80° to 85°) for 2 1/2 hours, or until double in bulk, then knead down.
7. 7
   Shape into loaves and place in 2 greased/oiled 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
8. 8
   Brush top with salad oil.
9. 9
   Cover again with towel and let rise for 2 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
10. 10
    Bake in moderately hot oven at 375° for 50 to 55 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes two loaves.