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Combine 2 cups flour, yeast and salt in large bowl.
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(Note: The first 5 steps can all be done in a Kitchen Aid stand mixer with dough hook.
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Add molasses, 2 tablespoons cooking oil and hot tap water.
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Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Scrape bowl occasionally.
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Add 1 cup flour.
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Beat at high speed for 1 minute.
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Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats.Then gradually stir in just enough flour to make a soft dough.
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Kneading: If doing this by hand, turn out onto floured surface.
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Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
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If using the stand mixer, about 5 minutes.
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On floured surface, gather dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap and then drape a towel over the wrap.
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Let rest 20 minutes.
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Punch down.
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Divide dough in half.
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Shape each half into a round load about 8-inches in diameter.
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They will be a little smaller if you have used whole wheat flour.
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Place on a greased baking sheet.
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Brush dough lightly with cooking oil.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
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Remove from refrigerator, uncover and let stand 10 minutes.
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Brush with egg white; sprinkle each loaf with 1 teaspoon oats.
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Bake in 375 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
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Use lower oven rack for best results.
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If crust browns too quickly, cover with foil.
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Cool on wire rack.
