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