Nana's Oatmeal Bread

Combine oatmeal and 2 cups boiling water. Add lard, salt, and molasses.

When lukewarm, add 1 yeast cake dissolved in 1/4 cup warm water. Add 5 cups flour and enough more to make a soft dough.

Let rise and mold into two loaves. When double in size, bake in 350 to 375 degree oven for about 50 minutes.

Note: You can substitute butter, oleo, or shortening for the lard.