Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.

Scald milk, honey, shortening, and salt in a small saucepan.

Cool the milk mixture to lukewarm.

Stir the yeast mixture and milk mixture together in the large bowl.

Stir in half of the flour, beating until smooth.

Stir in whole wheat or oatmeal cereal.

Add enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board.

Knead the dough thoroughly until elastic and smooth.

Return the dough to the bowl.

Brush the top with shortening or oil.

Cover the bowl with a clean cloth.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough.

Cut the dough into the desired sizes for loaves.

Knead the loaves a few times slowly on a lightly floured board.

Shape the dough into round loaves.

Place the loaves on a greased baking sheet.

Cut your favorite symbol on top of the loaves.

Let the loaves rise again in a warm spot for 30 minutes.

Bake in a 375F (190C) oven for about 50 to 55 minutes.

Cool on racks.