Oatmeal Bread

Directions

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   Pour
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   boiling
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   water over rolled oats.
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   Add shortening; cool; add molasses and salt.
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   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and add to
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   oatmeal
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   mixture.
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   Add flour, wheat germ, beating gradually. Turn
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   onto
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    floured
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    board
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    and knead until smooth looking.
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    Turn into
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    a
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    greased
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    bowl,
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    cover, leave in a warm place 1 hour
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    or until doubled in bulk.
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    Shape into 4 loaves; place in greased bread pans.
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    Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk.
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    Bake in moderate oven (350°) for about 50 minutes or until well browned. Yields 4 loaves.