Honey Oat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Pour milk over shortening, honey and salt.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm. stir in 2 c. flour, add dissolved yeast and oats.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn out on to floured board and knead 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Place in large greased bowl, turn once to coat surface.
8. 8
   Cover.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm place about 1 hour or double in bulk.
10. 10
    Punch down.
11. 11
    Cover, let rise 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Divide dough in half.
13. 13
    Roll each half to form a 15 x 9-inch rectangle. Roll up.
14. 14
    Press ends and seams good to seal.
15. 15
    Place in two 9 x 5 loaf pans.
16. 16
    Brush lightly with melted butter.
17. 17
    Cover, let rise about 45 minutes or nearly doubled.
18. 18
    Bake at 375 about 45 minutes. Remove from pans.