Moist Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   sprinkle yeast into warm water and allow to dissolve. Set aside.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients and oats and salt. Mix well.
3. 3
   In a separate larger bowl combine dry ingredients--wheat germ, flour, etc.
4. 4
   Gradually mix dry flour mixture into oats mixture, blending well, until a soft dough is formed. (I usually do this with a wooden spoon.) Add a little more flour if dough is still sticky.
5. 5
   Coat hands well with vegetable oil so dough will stick less.
6. 6
   Knead dough by hand for 8-10 minutes on a floured bread board or hard surface.
7. 7
   Form dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl. Cover with cloth and place in a warm place and let rise to double in bulk, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch down and form into two loaves. Place in two greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans, and let rise again until well rounded above tops of pans.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 55-60 minutes.