Pioneer Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour cornmeal slowly into boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until it cooks thick.
2. 2
   Pour into a large bowl to cool. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with 1 tablespoon sugar.
3. 3
   Add milk, shortening, brown sugar and salt to cornmeal mixture.
4. 4
   Add yeast and 2 cups flour.
5. 5
   Mix until smooth.
6. 6
   Add enough flour until dough can be taken out and knead on a floured surface.
7. 7
   Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Place dough in a large greased bowl.
9. 9
   Cover; let rise until double in bulk.
10. 10
    Punch down and turn out onto floured surface.
11. 11
    Cut in 3 pieces; shape into loaves.
12. 12
    Let rise until almost double in bulk.
13. 13
    Bake at 425° for 25 to 30 minutes and bread is nicely browned.