Oatmeal Bread

• 2 c. boiling water
• 2 c. oatmeal
• 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1 pkg. yeast
• 1/2 c. warm water
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 5+ c. flour
• butter, melted
• oatmeal

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Cool until warm.
3. Add butter, molasses and yeast mix.
4. Blend in eggs.
5. Gradually mix in flour, adding enough to make a smooth dough.
6. Knead for 10 minutes on floured board.
7. Place in greased bowl; cover and let rise until double in size.
8. Punch down.
9. Shape into 2 loaves.
10. Place into greased loaf pans.
11. Paint top with melted butter and sprinkle with oatmeal.
12. Cover and let rise to double.
13. Bake at 350u0b0 for 40 to 45 minutes or until done.
14. Serves 20 slices.

boiling water, oatmeal, margarine, molasses, yeast, warm water, eggs, butter, oatmeal

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=947539 (may not work)