Colonial Oat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a very large bowl, combine and mix the whole wheat flour, oats, yeast, salt, 7 cups white flour, and brown sugar.
2. 2
   In a saucepan heat to about 110-120 degrees--water, honey and butter.
3. 3
   When it is the proper temperature, pour it over the dry mixture in the bowl and mix well.
4. 4
   Add the eggs and mix till smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in enough of the remaining flour to a fairly stiff dough.
6. 6
   Turn out onto a floured surface and knead till smooth; about 100 times.
7. 7
   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
8. 8
   Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise till doubled; about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Punch down and turn onto a floured surface.
10. 10
    Divide dough in fourths and shape into loaves.
11. 11
    Place the loaves in greased pans.
12. 12
    Cover and let rise about 30-45 minute in a warm spot.
13. 13
    Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minute covering with a piece of aluminum foil the last part of baking if loaves get too brown.
14. 14
    Remove from pans to wire racks.
15. 15
    Cover with a clean dish towel and cool.
16. 16
    Enjoy!