Canadian Brown Bread

• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 2 c. oatmeal
• 2 c. bran
• 1 c. molasses
• 8 c. boiling water
• 2 Tbsp. yeast
• 1/4 c. lukewarm water
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• white flour (almost 5 lb.)
• 3 Tbsp. liquid shortening

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and let cool until lukewarm; stir the mixture.
2. Mix the yeast, lukewarm water and sugar and set aside until it rises.
3. Combine the 2 mixtures and add white flour.
4. When you have added 4 to 5 cups, add liquid shortening.
5. Continue to mix until the dough is just a little bit sticky.
6. Cover with waxed paper and a towel.
7. Let rise and punch down 3 times.
8. Put in greased bread pans and let rise until doubled.
9. Grease tops with melted butter.
10. Bake at 400u0b0 for 3/4 hour.
11. Makes 10 loaves.

salt, oatmeal, bran, molasses, boiling water, yeast, water, sugar, white flour, liquid shortening

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=958191 (may not work)