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.
                
                 Yields       
                6 servings