Molasses Oatmeal Bread

Directions

Soften yeast in lukewarm water.

Pour scalded milk over sugar, salt, shortening and molasses.

Cool to lukewarm.

Stir in 1 cup flour.

Add softened yeast and oats. Stir in enough extra flour to make a soft dough.

Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.

Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl; brush lightly with melted shortening.

Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half; shape each half to form a loaf.

Place in greased 8½ x 4½ x 2- ½ inch loaf pans.

Brush lightly with melted shortening. Cover; let rise until nearly double in size, about 45 minutes. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 F) about 45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans; brush with melted butter. Cool.