Oatmeal Bread

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cup boiling water

Combine and let cool

1     Proof Yeast

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 tsp yeast
• 1 tsp sugar

When the oatmeal mixture is cool, combine yeast mixture and add 1tbsp soft butter and 4 1/2 - 5 cups of flour until dough cleans sife of bowl.

Pour dough on floured surface, let stand for 10 mins.

Knead for 9 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Set in a warm, dry place to rise until doubled in size (1 hour).

Punch down, rise again until double in size (30 mins).

Form into 2 loaves in greased loaf tins.

Let rise until doubled in size (1 hour)

Bake at 350F for 40-45 mins or at 45F for 25-30 mins.