Cornmeal Bread

Step 1: Dissolve yeast in warm water.

Step 2: Add buttermilk, 2 1/2 cups flour, shortening, sugar, baking powder, salt, and mix well.

Step 3: Add remaining flour and cornmeal, mix well. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.

Step 4: Turn dough out onto well floured surface and knead 5 minute.

Step 5: Roll dough into a 9x18 inch rectangle, and starting at the short side, roll up into a roll.

Step 6: Press down ends of roll to seal, and tuck ends under roll.

Step 7: Sprinkle top of loaf with a bit of cornmeal.

Step 8: Place roll in greased loaf pan, seam side down and cover with damp cloth. Let rise 1 hr, or until doubled.

Step 9: Heat oven to 425F and bake approx 35 minute Loaves should be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.