- Dissolve yeast in one cup of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon sugar. 
- In a medium bowl combine remaining 1 cup water with molasses, shortening and salt. 
- Add remaining sugar and the yeast mixture. Mix until smooth. 
- Gradually add flour. Mix well. 
- Place dough on a light floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 12 minutes. 
- Place dough in a greased bowl. Turn dough over to grease the other side. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. 
- Remove dough from bowl and divide into 3 portions. Shape each portion into a ball. 
- Place all 3 balls side by side in a baking pan. 
- Brush top lightly with melted butter. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. 
- Preheat oven to 375°F. 
- Place bread in oven, on the lowest rack in the oven, and bake for 45 minutes or until the golden brown. 
- Remove bread from the pan. 
- Brush top with additional melted margarine. Sprinkle with quick oats. 
- Place back in oven for 15 minutes. 
- Remove and place on wire racks to cool.