Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Cup Oatmeal
  • 2 Cups Water (Boiling )
  • 1 pkg Yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Water (Warm )
  • 1/2 Cup Molasses (1/3 cup honey if you can't get molasses)
  • 2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter or Oil
  • 4-5 Cups Flour

Instruction

  • Place the oats in a large bowl and pour boiling water over the top.
  • Let stand 15 minutes or until luke warm.
  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/4 Cup warm water.
  • Add molasses, salt, and butter or veggie oil.
  • Stir to combine then stir in the oatmeal mixture.
  • Work in the flour until the dough just comes together.
  • Place on a floured surface and knead until smooth.
  • Let rise, covered with a towel until doubled (usually about an hour), punch down and form into two loaves and place in two 9x5 bread pans.
  • Let rise until doubled again with a towel gently over the bread pans.
  • Bake at 375 for 40-45 min or until done.
  • You can usually lightly tap the top and the bread should be sounding hollow when it's done.