Fruit Nut Bread

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.

2. 2

   Pour boiling water and milk into large bowl with butter, oats, molasses and salt.

3. 3

   Stir in yeast mixture and add to oat mixture.

4. 4

   Add half of the flour and beat until well blended.

5. 5

   Work in the rest of the flour with the fruits and nuts.

6. 6

   Blend well.

7. 7

   Cover bowl and let dough rise in a warm place

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   for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until double in size.

9. 9

   Punch down and form into two loaves.

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    Put into 2 greased loaf pans, 5 x 9 x 3-inches.

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    Let rise about 1 hour or until dough reaches top of pan.

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    Bake in a moderate oven at 375u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes, or until well browned.

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    Cool on racks.

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    Makes 2 loaves.

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