This recipe was written on an index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (front side only). I broke the instructions down into separate paragraphs for easier reading.

Oatmeal Bread

1 c. quick rolled oats
1/3 c. molasses
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 pkgs dry yeast
1/2 c lukewarm water
2 beaten eggs
7 to 7 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. shortening

In a large bowl combine rolled oats, molasses, and salt. Pour boiling water over and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and add to the oat mixture along with eggs and 2 c of the flour.

Beat a few turns, add shortening and beat well. Add additional flour to form a stiff dough, turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until double, about 40 min.

Punch down and let rise until almost double. Divide in half and shape into loaves. Cover and let rise until just over double in bulk.

Bake at 375 for about 40 to 50 min.

Makes 2 loaves.