Quick Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (110°).
2. 2
   Combine 1 1/2 cups water, oats, shortening, molasses and salt.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Add softened yeast; mix well.
5. 5
   Blend in eggs.
6. 6
   Add flour; mix thoroughly until dough is blended.
7. 7
   (It will be softer than kneaded dough.)
8. 8
   Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease surface.
9. 9
   Cover.
10. 10
    Store in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
11. 11
    Shape in 2 loaves on well floured surface; place in greased 9 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pans; cover.
12. 12
    Let rise in warm place (80° to 85°) until double, about 2 hours.
13. 13
    Bake at 375° for 1 hour.