7 to 7 1/2 cups flour, sifted
2 packages yeast, dry or soft
1/2 cup lukewarm water
3 cups scalded milk
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 cup currants, optional
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup shortening
Soften yeast in warm water. Pour scalded milk over shortening, oatmeal, sugar, salt and currants. Cool to lukewarm. Add beaten eggs, yeast and flour to make a soft dough. Knead about 10 minutes. Let rise, punch down, let rise again. Divide dough into 3 or 4 parts. Let stand 10 minutes. Roll into rectangle. Sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cinnamon. Roll crosswise to form a loaf. Let rise, brush with melted butter. Bake in moderate oven about 350F for 45 minutes.
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