Preparation:
1. Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Add salt and shortening. Stir and cool.
2. Once cooled, add molasses and yeast dissolved in water. Knead in flour (adding up to 6 cups) to make a soft dough.
3. Cover and let rise until double.
4. Grease and flour 2 small bread pans. Turn dough out onto floured surface and kneade briefly adding more flour if necessary to prevent it from becoming sticky.
5. Divide dough into 2 loaves, shape and put in pans. Let rise until doubled.
6. Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes. Remove pans and brush tops with butter while still warm. |
