Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over oats; let rest 2 hours.
2. 2
   Sprinkle yeast over lukewarm water; stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add to oats with molasses, salt and butter.
4. 4
   Stir in flour, beating with wooden spoon until well mixed.
5. 5
   Shape into ball.
6. 6
   Place in a buttered bowl, cover with tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Punch down, then beat again until smooth.
8. 8
   Divide batter into 2 buttered loaf pans.
9. 9
   Let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Bake in 375 oven for 40-45 minutes, or til loaves are golden and pull away from sides of pan.