Oatmeal bread

Oatmeal bread

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1 Tbsp
• brown sugar - 1/2 c
• boiling water - 2 c
• margarine - 2 Tbsp
• warm water - 1 c
• quick oats - 1 c
• whole wheat flour - 1/2 c
• white flour - 5 c
• dry yeast - 1 pkg

How to make oatmeal bread:

Mix the first 5 ingredients in a very large bowl (4 to 5-quart). Pour over the boiling water; stir to combine. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water; mix both together. Stir in 5 cups white flour. Knead dough, in bowl, for approximately 10 minutes, adding flour as needed. Place dough in covered, greased bowl; let rise until doubled in size. Punch down; shape into 2 loaves. Place in two 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on rack on side; brush with margarine for a soft crust. Makes 2 loaves.

Recipe categories: Breads, Low fat, Yeast breads.