Molasses Oatmeal Bread

• 2 c. boiling milk
• 1 c. rolled oats (quick or old fashioned)
• 1 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/3 c. dark molasses
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 pkg. active dry yeast
• 1/2 c. water (105~ to 115~)
• 4 1/2 to 5 c. bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. molasses (for glaze)

1. In a large bowl, pour milk over rolled oats.
2. Add shortening, molasses and salt.
3. Let cool to lukewarm.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; add to cooled oat mixture.
5. Stir in flour to make a stiff dough.
6. On floured board, knead dough until smooth and satiny, adding flour as needed.
7. Place dough in large bowl.
8. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Turn dough onto lightly oiled surface.
9. Divide in half.
10. Shape each half into a loaf.

boiling milk, rolled oats, shortening, dark molasses, salt, active dry yeast, water, bread flour, molasses

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1007367 (may not work)