1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. Crisco or lard
2 tsp. salt
1 c. rolled oats (regular)
1 pkg. dry yeast
3/4 c. lukewarm water
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. brown sugar
4-5 c. all-purpose flour

Combine boiling water, Crisco and salt. Stir in rolled oats. Cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast in the lukewarm water. Add molasses, sugar and 1 cup flour; mix thoroughly, until smooth. Add rolled oats mixture. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Turn onto lightly floured board and knead for 10 minutes. Brush surface with melted shortening. Cover and let rise in warm place for 2 hours or double in bulk. Turn out on board. Divide into 2 loaves. Cover for 10 minutes. Place into greased pans. Let rise 1 hour. Bake in 400 degree oven for 40-45 minutes.