Oatmeal Honey Bread

Name: Oatmeal Honey Bread
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup honey; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon salt; 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup honey
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 eggs
1 tablespoon salt
6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. In another bowl, stir boiling water and shortening until shortening is melted. Add honey; cool to 110°-115°. Add the oats, eggs, salt, shortening mixture and 3 cups flour to yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Prick tops with a fork. Brush with butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
4

Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.