Honey Oatmeal Bread

• 2 quarts hot water
• 1 lb oatmeal
• 1 dozen egg, beaten
• 2 14 cups honey
• 2 14 cups vegetable oil
• 12 cup yeast
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 3 cups very warm water (not too hot)
• 8 -9 lbs hi-gluten flour
• 3 lbs whole wheat flour

1. Put hot water and oatmeal in large bowl.
2. Let set for about 5 minutes to soften.
3. In measuring cup put warm water and add the 1/2 c of yeast to soften.
4. Set aside.
5. After the 5 minutes add the beaten eggs to the oatmeal and let set for 3-5 minutes.
6. Add oil, honey, salt and yeast/water mix to the bowl and combined.
7. Add flour gradually alternating between white and wheat flour to the mixture.
8. Once everything is mixed together, knead with your hands for another 8-10 minutes.
9. Let rise 3 times at 30 minutes intervals.
10. Making sure to punch down everytime at the 30 minute mark.
11. After rising 3 times divide into 26 oz pieces and then shape into loaves and let rise again till doubled in size about 30-45 minutes.
12. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until done.
13. You should be able to tap the top of the loaf and it sound hollow.

water, oatmeal, egg, honey, vegetable oil, yeast, salt, very warm water, flour, whole wheat flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/honey-oatmeal-bread-176398 (may not work)