1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. oatmeal
2 tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. yeast
1 egg
2/3 c. dry milk
3 c. flour

Put water, oatmeal, shortening, molasses and salt in pan. Cook mixture until just warm. Stir in yeast and egg. Add milk and flour. Beat. Pour into well-greased 5 x 9 inch loaf pan. Cover. Rise until doubled, about 2 hours. Bake at 375 degrees 50 minutes.