Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour water over oatmeal in a large bowl; cool.
2. 2
   Stir in 2 cups of flour and yeast.
3. 3
   Raise, uncovered, until doubled in bulk. Punch down; work in salt, oil, molasses and enough flour to make a stiff dough.
4. 4
   Knead, adding extra flour is necessary for about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Divide in 3. Form loaves in 3 buttered 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
6. 6
   Allow to rise again until doubled.
7. 7
   Bake in 350° oven for 60 minutes.