Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Soften the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups boiling water, oats, molasses, shortening and salt.
3. 3
   Cool a few minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in 2 cups flour; add eggs and beat well.
5. 5
   Stir in yeast; beat well.
6. 6
   Add remaining flour.
7. 7
   Mix until smooth.
8. 8
   Grease top lightly.
9. 9
   Cover and put in refrigerator 2 hours.
10. 10
    Turn out on well floured surface; shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased pans.
11. 11
    Cover; let rise in warm place about 2 hours.
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for about 40 minutes.