Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the first six ingredients.
2. 2
   Let cool to lukewarm; stir in yeast.
3. 3
   Wait 5 minutes to be sure mix bubbles; if not, buy new yeast.
4. 4
   Once mix has bubbled, stir in the 5 cups flour.
5. 5
   Knead 5-10 minutes, until satiny looking.
6. 6
   Put in a greased bowl.
7. 7
   Cover bowl very loosely with clean damp towel.
8. 8
   Let rise till doubled.
9. 9
   Punch down; let rise again.
10. 10
    Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased loaf pans.
11. 11
    Let rise til above pan.
12. 12
    Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until bread thumps hollow.