Oatmeal Molasses Bread
Yields 2 loaves
1 cup quick oats
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons salt
4 2/3 cups flour
Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup quick oats and 1 1/2
tablespoons butter.
Let stand for 1 hour.
Soak 1 package of dry yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water for 5
minutes. Stir until dissolved and add 1/2 cup molasses, 2
teaspoons salt and the oatmeal mixture. Stir thoroughly and add
4 2/3 cups of flour. Knead for 8 minutes.
Allow to rise until doubled in bulk. Divide into 2 pieces and
mold into 2 loaves of bread.
Let rise in a warm place covered with a towel until doubled in
size.
Bake at 375° F for 35 minutes.