SHREDDED WHEAT BREAD

"I've had this recipe for over 30 years and it's never failed."

2 3/4 cups boiling water
3 large shredded wheat biscuits
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 envelope yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
8 cups flour (approximately)

Pour 2 3/4 cups boiling water over biscuits in large bowl. Add salt, shortening, and molasses. Cool to lukewarm.

Sprinkle yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water. Add to shredded wheat mixture. Add flour gradually. Stir, then knead until soft and elastic. Place in greased bowl. Cover with towel and let rise until double in bulk.

Punch down, shape into three loaves. Brush with melted fat or oil. Cover and let rise until double.

Bake in 400 degree F oven about 45 minutes. Cool on wire rack-cover with towel.

Makes 3 loaves
Source: Phyllis Braun