Oatmeal Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, pour boiling water over oats; let stand 1/2 hour.
2. 2
   Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir salt, molasses or honey and butter into oats.
4. 4
   Stir in yeast. Gradually stir in 4 cups flour.
5. 5
   Knead in remaining 2 cups flour (dough still in bowl).
6. 6
   Shape dough in mound in center of bowl; cover with clean cloth.
7. 7
   Let rise in warm place until doubled, 2 to 3 hours.
8. 8
   Cut down with knife 6 or 7 times.
9. 9
   Divide dough in half; place each in well-greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan, pulling dough to cover bottom of pan.
10. 10
    Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled 1 to 2 hours.
11. 11
    Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when thumped.
12. 12
    Makes 2 loaves.