1/3 c. yellow cornmeal
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1/3 c. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
3 1/2 c. bread flour

Place cornmeal in bowl and pour boiling water over, stirring until smooth. Let cool for 30 minutes. Stir in molasses, salt and butter. Pour 1/4 cup warm water over yeast in pan and stir well. Add flour and cornmeal mixture. Pour out on board, knead well. Put in a greased bowl.

Let rise (with top greased and covered) in a warm place. When doubled, remove cover and punch down. Divide and place in two loaf pans. Let rise in a warm place until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Turn out and cool.