Oatmeal Rye Bread

Name: Oatmeal Rye Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup oatmeal; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons lard; 3 teaspoons salt; 2 cups water, boiling; 2 teaspoons yeast; 1 cup water, warm; 5 1/2 cups flour, divided; 2 1/2 cups rye meal, rye flour is what they meant

10 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 cup oatmeal
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lard
3 teaspoons salt
2 cups water, boiling
2 teaspoons yeast
1 cup water, warm
5 1/2 cups flour, divided
2 1/2 cups rye meal, rye flour is what they meant

Directions

1

Combine rolled oats, molasses, brown sugar, salt , and lard in a large mixing bowl; add boiling water; stir well.
2

Cool to lukewarm.
3

Proof yeast in lukewarm water.
4

Add to warm, not hot, oatmeal mixture.
5

Add 4 cups flour; beat well.( mianbao only had to add 3 3/4 cup flour ,just until stiff people ).
6

Add remaining flour, mixing well after each addition.
7

Knead until smooth and elastic.
8

Shape in a ball; let rise in warm place in a lightly greased bowl; cover with a damp cloth, until doubled.
9

Punch down.
10

Divide into two balls.
11

Let rest 10 minutes.
12

Shape into loaf.
13

Place in a greased 5-1/2 x 10-1/2 loaf pan.
14

Let rise until doubled.
15

Bake 45 minutes in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven.
16

Brush with melted butter if tender crust is desired.