Anadama Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
5 1/2 to 5 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/3 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. salt
2 eggs

Preparation

In large bowl, combine yeast and 3 cups flour.
Gradually stir cornmeal into boiling water.
Add molasses, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm.
Add to flour/yeast mixture.
Add eggs.
Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.