1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. cornmeal
1/3 c. molasses
1 1/2 tbsp. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
4 1/4 c. sifted white flour

Bring water and salt to boil; stir in cornmeal, molasses and shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; stir into cornmeal mixture. Add flour, mix with spoon until stiff. Knead until smooth. Let rise in warm place for 1 1/2 hours. Punch down. Place in greased loaf pan, and let rise for 45 minutes or until double in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.