Herb Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Place rolled oats, margarine, salt and boiling water in a bowl.
2. 2
   In the meantime, soften yeast in water with the 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
3. 3
   When water mixture has cooled to
4. 4
   a warm temperature, add yeast.
5. 5
   Add the whole wheat flour; add 2 cups of the white or bread flour.
6. 6
   Mix.
7. 7
   Add 2 more cups of white flour. Knead until smooth (5 to 10 minutes).
8. 8
   Place in greased bowl. Cover.
9. 9
   Allow to rise in warm place until about double in size. Punch down and turn over.
10. 10
    Let rise another 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Shape into 2 or 3 loaves.
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    Let rise again until about double in size, about 45 minutes to one hour.
13. 13
    Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Bread is done when loaves sound hollow when tapped on top with fingers.