2 c. rolled oats, uncooked
2 tbsp. salt
3/4 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. milk
14 c. white flour
1/2 c. shortening
Yeast (2 tsp. or 1 env.) dissolved in 1/4 c. water

Dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 teaspoon of sugar. Cook the oats according to package directions.

Cut shortening into 10 cups of the flour. Add molasses, milk, cooled oatmeal, salt and yeast mixture. Mix well. Work in remaining flour. Knead 5 to 10 minutes. Let rise until doubled (at least 2 hours). Knead. Shape into loaves and put into greased pans. Let rise at least 1 hour. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.