Hearty Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine Oatmeal, Salt, Sugar, Molasses, Wheat Germ and Butter in mixer bowl. Pour in boiling water and let cool to room temp.
2. 2
   While mixture is cooling, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. When the mixture in bowl reaches about the same temp and there's a good foam on the yeast, add yeast to mixture.
3. 3
   Attach dough hook and at Speed 2 start adding flour a cup at a time. Keep kneading and adding flour until the dough is no longer sticky.
4. 4
   Cover and let rise for at least 12 hours at room temp.
5. 5
   At the end of the first rise, punch down and shape into two loaves. Place in well greased pans and let rise until double.
6. 6
   Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350 and continue to bake for 30 to 45 minutes until deep golden brown.
7. 7
   Before de-panning, brush tops with softened butter with a pastry brush.
8. 8
   Once the butter has soaked in, remove to rack and let cool.
9. 9
   ENJOY