Grandma’S Oatmeal Bread

• 1-1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

1. In a small bowl, combine the boiling water, butter, salt and sugar. Stir in oats; cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in oat mixture and enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
2. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Bake at 375u0b0 for 30-35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

boiling water, butter, salt, sugar, oldfashioned oats, active dry yeast, warm water, molasses, brown sugar, flour

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grandma-s-oatmeal-bread/ (may not work)