German Oatmeal Bread

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water in large bowl.

2. 2

   Scald milk, honey, shortening and salt in small saucepan, then sat aside and cool to lukewarm.

3. 3

   Stir these two mixtures together in large bowl.

4. 4

   Stir in half of flour, beating or stirring until mixture is satiny-smooth.

5. 5

   Stir in whole wheat OR oatmeal cereal, then add enough of remaining flour to make a nice, stiff dough.

6. 6

   Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead thoroughly until dough is elastic and smooth; then return to bowl, brush top with shortening or oil and cover with a clean cloth.

7. 7

   Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until doubled in size.

8. 8

   Now punch down dough, cut into desired sizes for loaves and knead a few times slowly on lightly floured board.

9. 9

   Shape into round loaves Place on greased baking sheet.

10. 10

    Cut your favorite symbol on top of loaves (knife must be sharp); let rise again in warm spot for 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Bake in a 375F (190C) oven for about 50 to 55 minutes, cool on racks.

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