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

Stir together in large mixing bowl: boiling water, corn meal, shortening, molasses, salt. Cool to lukewarm; then dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add yeast, egg and half the flour to lukewarm mixture. Beat 2 minutes with electric mixer, scrape frequently. Add rest of flour, mix until blended. Spread batter in greased loaf pan. Smooth top and pat into shape. Let rise 1 1/2 hours or until 1 inch from top of pan. Sprinkle with cornmeal and salt. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 50 to 55 minutes.