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Oatmeal Bread Recipe: Makes 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 envelope dry yeast
• 1/2 cup light molasses

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 1/2 - 4 cups flour

Method

Soak oatmeal in boiling water at least 30 minutes.When oatmeal has cooled add yeast, molasses, salt, butter and flour one cup at a time. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Place in a greased bowl till doubles in size. Punch dough down and divide into 2 loaves. Cover and let rise again. Bake at 350° about 35-40 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool.