Mystery Bread
["1 3/4 c. water", "1/2 c. corn meal", "2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. molasses", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 pkg. dry yeast", "1/2 c. warm water", "4 to 5 c. all-purpose flour"]
["Combine water, corn meal and salt.", "Bring to boil, stirring constantly.", "Cool until thick.", "Add molasses and shortening.", "Cool until lukewarm.", "Soften yeast in warm water in mixing bowl; add mush and blend well.", "Add flour gradually to form stiff dough. Knead until satiny, about 5 minutes.", "Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all sides.", "Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.", "Place dough on surface covered with corn meal.", "Work down and divide into 2 portions.", "Place in greased baking dishes.", "Cover and let rise until double.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 55 minutes.", "Makes 2 loaves."]
["water", "corn meal", "salt", "molasses", "shortening", "yeast", "warm water", "flour"]