Categories: Breads 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
    1/2 c  Corn meal                           1    Pkg, active dry yeast OR 1 
      3 tb Shortening                               -cake compressed 
    1/4 c  Molasses                          1/4 c  Warm water 
      2 ts Salt                                1    Egg beaten 
    3/4 c  Boiling water                       3 c  Sifted all-purpose flour 
  
  Combine corn meal, shortening, molasses, salt and boiling water in a  large 
  bowl. Let stand till lukewarm.  Sprinkle yeast over warm water to dissolve, 
  then stir yeast, egg and HALF of the flour into corn meal  mixture.  Beat 
  vigorously. Stir in remaining flour and mix thoroughly  till dough forms a 
  soft ball. Use your hand if it seems easier.  Transfer to a greased loaf 
  pan, cover with a cloth, and set in a warm place till dough reaches 1 inch 
  above the pan. Sprinkle top with a little corn meal and salt. Bake in 
  preheated 350 F. oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool before slicing.