Swedish Oatmeal Bread

1. 1

   Soften the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.

2. 2

   Combine oatmeal, molasses, shortening and yeast.

3. 3

   Add flour to make stiff dough, 1 cup at a time.

4. 4

   Knead about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Let rise in greased bowl until double.

6. 6

   Punch down and let rise again.

7. 7

   Divide the dough and let rest 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Shape into loaves.

9. 9

   Put into greased pans and grease the top of the loaves.

10. 10

    Let rise until double, then bake at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes; makes 3 loaves.

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