Steamed Brown Bread No. 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn meal
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1 cup white or rye flour

Instructions

1. 1Mix dry ingredients all together except the rolled oats, and sift.
2. 2Add the boiling water to oats, also the molasses and shortening.
3. 3Combine mixtures and beat thoroughly.
4. 4Pour into a well-greased mold, having it only one-half full.
5. 5Cook in steamer 3 hours.