Oatmeal Molasses Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup oats
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 1/4 tsp SAF yeast
• 5 cups all purpose flour (more or less as needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add oats, oil, and salt to boiling water. Remove from heat and add cold water. Let cool till warm to the touch.

2. 2

   Pour into mixer and add sugar, molasses, and yeast. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat till smooth.

3. 3

   Add remaining flour till dough is barely sticky and soft, but doesn’t stick to your finger.

4. 4

   Divide dough in half and form into two loaves. Place into two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pans.

5. 5

   Let rise till doubled, about 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes. Brush with butter while still hot.