Anadama Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
2 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
5 to 6 c. flour

Preparation

Stir cornmeal into boiling water in a large bowl, adding the cornmeal very slowly.
When mixed, add shortening, molasses and salt.
Cool.
When lukewarm, add 1 package yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water.
Add the flour, enough to make a stiff dough. Knead well and put in warm place to rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Knead again.
Shape into 2 loaves and let rise again until light (about 1/2 hour).
Bake for about 45 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Turn out of pans and brush with melted butter.