Oatmeal Bread

Directions

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   Soften the
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   yeast
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   in the 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
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   Set aside. In another bowl, combine the 1 1/4 cups boiling water, oats, molasses,
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   shortening and salt.
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   Cool to lukewarm. Add the beaten
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   eggs
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   and
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   yeast mixture.
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    Beat well.
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    Add enough flour to make a soft dough, 5 or 6 cups.
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    Knead, adding flour as needed. Place dough in greased bowl, cover and let rise in warm place until
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    double.
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    Punch down and form into 2 loaves. Grease 2
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    loaf pans.
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    Let rise
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    again
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    until double in size, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.