3/4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/4 c. molasses
3 tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
2 3/4 c. flour
1 egg
2 tsp. salt

In large bowl, stir boiling water, cornmeal, shortening, molasses, and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add yeast, egg, and half the flour to lukewarm mixture. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom often. Add rest of flour and mix with spoon until blended. Put batter in greased loaf pan. Batter will be sticky. Smooth out top by flouring hand and patting into shape. Let rise in warm place about 1 1/2 hours. Sprinkle top with a little cornmeal and salt. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Immediately remove from pan. Place on cooling rack and brush top with melted butter.