2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. water
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. light molasses
1/3 c. shortening
1 tbsp. salt
5 1/2-6 c. flour
2 beaten eggs
Quick cooking rolled oats
1 beaten egg whites
1 tbsp. water

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine boiling water, 1 cup rolled oats, molasses, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in 2 cups flour; beat well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead 8-10 minutes. Let rise to double. Punch down and divide in half.

Coat 2 well greased loaf pans with rolled oats. Shape dough into loaves; place in pans. Let rise to double. Brush loaves with egg white and water mixed together. Sprinkle with oats. Bake at 375 degrees about 40 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.