2 tbsp. yeast, dissolved in 1 c. water
4 c. quick oats
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. melted shortening
flour

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of water. Soak the oats in the 4 cups boiling water with the salt for 1 hour. Add molasses and melted shortening to oatmeal mixture as it cools. Add yeast and flour until mixture is quite thick. Let rise and bake as normal bread.

Makes 2 loaves.