Brown Sugar Oatmeal Bread

1. 1

   Bring 2 cups water to boil.

2. 2

   Stir in oats and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; add margarine, sugar and salt.

3. 3

   Cool to lukewarm.

4. 4

   Sprinkle yeast over warm water.

5. 5

   Add oat mixture and 3 cups flour.

6. 6

   Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes, by hand. Gradually add 2 more cups flour, mixing until dough leaves sides of bowl.

7. 7

   Turn out and knead in remaining 1/2 cup of flour for about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise about 1 hour until doubled.

9. 9

   Butter 2 loaf pans and divide dough in half.

10. 10

    Roll each half onto a floured surface to a 12 x 18-inch rectangle.

11. 11

    Roll up from the narrow end; tuck ends under and place seam side down in prepared pans.

12. 12

    Brush with butter, if desired. Cover and let rise about 1 1/2 hours until sides come up to the top of the pans.

13. 13

    Preheat oven to 375u00b0.

14. 14

    Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool on racks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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