1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats) 3 Tablespoons shortening 1 cup hot water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 3 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 packages active yeast dissolved in 2 cups warm water (105-115 degrees) 7 cups all purpose flour
Combine oats, shortening, water, sugar,
then add salt and yeast mixture.
Stir in about 7 cups flour,br> and add a little
more if needed so that the
dough is workable and not sticky.
Let rest for 1/2 hour.
Separate in half and place
in 2 greased loaf pans.
Let rise until
doubled in size.
Bake at 400 degrees
about one hour or until done.