Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and proof for a few minutes while you get the rest ready.
2. 2
   In a pan, place the water and salt and bring to a boil; add the rolled oats, but do not boil.
3. 3
   Stir in and cool to lukewarm the brown sugar and butter.
4. 4
   When lukewarm, stir in the yeast mixture and mix well.
5. 5
   Add the flour gradually until the dough is a good consistency to knead.
6. 6
   Knead 100 times.
7. 7
   Let rise in a greased bowl until double (about 1 1/2 hours).
8. 8
   Punch down and divide in half.
9. 9
   Put each half in a greased bread pan.
10. 10
    Rise again for about 1 hour or until almost double in size.
11. 11
    Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes, putting foil on top after about 25-30 minutes to prevent it browning too much.