Anadama Bread

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add cornmeal slowly.

3. 3

   Cook water and cornmeal together for just a couple of minutes.

4. 4

   Add molasses, salt and shortening.

5. 5

   Cook together until ingredients are well mixed. Start adding sifted flour.

6. 6

   When mixture makes a stiff dough, turn onto a floured surface.

7. 7

   Start kneading, adding flour as needed, until dough is smooth and glossy.

8. 8

   Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover, place in warm spot to rise until doubled.

9. 9

   Poke down and let rise once more.

10. 10

    Turn onto floured surface; let relax 10 minutes. Make into 2 loaves.

11. 11

    Place in loaf pans, cover and let rise until about doubled.

12. 12

    Bake 10 minutes at 450u00b0, reduce heat and bake 20 minutes more at 325u00b0.

13. 13

    Cool on rack.

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