Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand for 1/2 hour.
2. 2
   Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Stir salt, molasses and butter into oats.
3. 3
   Stir in yeast. Gradually add 4 cups flour.
4. 4
   Knead in remaining 2 cups flour. Shape dough in mound in center of bowl.
5. 5
   Cover; let rise in warm place until double.
6. 6
   Punch down.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Shape into loaf.
9. 9
   Place in well-greased loaf pans.
10. 10
    Cover and let rise until double, 1 to 2 hours.
11. 11
    Bake in preheated 325° oven for 50 minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow.