Shredded Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 shredded wheat biscuits, crumbled
2 c. milk, scalded
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1 yeast cake, dissolved in 1/2 c. lukewarm water
5 to 6 c. flour

Preparation

Pour milk over shredded wheat biscuits and cool to lukewarm. Add softened yeast, salt, shortening and molasses.
Add approximately 1/2 of the flour.
Beat well.
Add enough more flour to make a soft dough.
Prepare as any other yeast bread.
Place in greased bread pans.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Reduce to 375\u00b0 and bake 35 to 40 minutes longer.
Makes 2 loaves.