1/2 c. cornmeal
2 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 cake or envelope yeast, dissolved in 1/2 c. warm water

Stir cornmeal very slowly into boiling water. When thoroughly mixed, add shortening, molasses and salt. Cool. When lukewarm, add yeast and flour (enough to make a stiff dough). Knead well. Keep in warm place. Let rise to more than double in bulk. Shape into 2 loaves.

Bake in hot oven at 400°F for 1 hour.