Oatmeal Molasses Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 cake yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons melted fat
• About 6 cups bread flour

Method

1. 1 Scald the rolled oats with the boiling water and let stand until cool.
2. 2 Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and add to the oat mixture when cool.
3. 3 Add the molasses, salt, and melted fat. Stir in enough bread flour to knead.
4. 4 Turn onto a floured board and knead lightly. Return to bowl and let rise until double in bulk.
5. 5 Knead and shape into loaves. Let rise until double again.
6. 6 Bake in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes.