Oatmeal Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups flour, salt, and undissolved yeast.
2. 2
   Heat water, milk, molasses and margarine over low heat until liquids are 120° to 130°.
3. 3
   Add to dry ingredients, beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occassionally.
4. 4
   Add eggs, cooked oatmeal and 1 cup flour.
5. 5
   Beat at high speed 2 minutes . Stir in enough flour to make a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Turn onto floured board, knead 8 to 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl; grease top.
7. 7
   Cover; let rise, until doubled about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch down; knead in pecans.
9. 9
   Divide dough into 3 equal pieces.
10. 10
    Shape into loaves.
11. 11
    Place in 3 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
12. 12
    Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
13. 13
    Bake at 400° for 30 minutes, or until done.
14. 14
    Remove and cool on wire racks.
15. 15
    See other recipe for bread machine adaptation.