Molasses Oat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 3 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, yeast and salt.
2. 2
   In saucepan, combine milk, water, shortening and molasses.
3. 3
   Cook over low heat until warm, stirring to melt shortening.
4. 4
   Add molasses mixture with eggs to flour mixture. Beat at low speed for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. By hand, stir in enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover and let rise until double in size, about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down; turn out on lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half. Shape each into loaf. Brush with a little water. Roll in oats. Place in 2 greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 hour. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.