Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Pour 2 cups boiling water over this mixture.
3. 3
   Stir water into mixture to combine ingredients.
4. 4
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
5. 5
   When batter is cooled to lukewarm, add yeast.
6. 6
   Stir in 4 cups flour.
7. 7
   When dough is stiff enough to handle, turn onto floured board and knead 5 to 10 minutes, adding 1 more cup flour as you knead.
8. 8
   Place in greased bowl.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise until double.
10. 10
    Punch down; shape into loaves and place in greased bread pans.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes.
12. 12
    Brush with margarine for soft crust.