Oatmeal Bread Kh

Ingredients

2 1/2 c water
1 c oats
1 1/2 ts butter
1 package yeast
1/2 c molasses
1 ts salt
5 c flour

Instructions

Pour 2 cups boiling water over oats. Add butter and let stand 1 hour. Soak yeast in 1/2 cup warm water for 5 minutes. Add molasses, salt and oatmeal mixture. Gradually stir in enough flour to make dough soft but not sticky. Kneadd 10 minutes. Let rise in a greased bowl. Place dough in 2 greased baking pans. Let rise for 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. From "Kitchen with a View" by Judi Burke, "The Keeper's House" at Robinson Point Light on Isle au Haut, ME 04645. ----