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2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 c. quick-cooking oatmeal
2 t. salt
2 T. shortening
2 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. bran
3/4 c. molasses
1 c. stirred? whole-wheat flour
6 3/4-7 c. flour
Soften yeast in warm water.  Combine next 6 ingredients; cool to lukewarm.  Add softened yeast and molasses.  Stir in whole wheat flour and 2 c. white flour.  Beat well.  Gradually add enough flour to make soft dough–knead–let rise til double.