Maple Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In bowl for standing mixer, pour boiling water over oats and soak for 1 hour.
2. 2
   Sprinkle yeast over cooled mixture and mix.
3. 3
   Add maple syrup, salt, oil, and 3 cups of flour and mix.
4. 4
   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for an hour.
5. 5
   Move to mixer and mix on low while adding remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time to form a smooth, elastic dough.
6. 6
   Kneed with dough hook for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Divide into 2 pieces, put in oiled loaf pans and let rise about 45 minutes.
8. 8
   While dough is rising, preheat oven to 350°F.
9. 9
   Bake 40-50 minutes until golden brown.