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In large bowl, combine 2 cups all purpose flour, salt and yeast; blend well.
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In medium saucepan, heat water, honey, margarine and cottage cheese until very warm (120 to 130*).
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Margarine does not need to melt completely.
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Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture.
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Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
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By hand, stir in whole wheat flour, oats, nuts and enough all purpose flour to form a soft dough.
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On floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
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Place in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
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Let rise in warm place (80 to 85*) until light and doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Generously grease two 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pans.
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Punch down dough.
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Divide dough into 2 parts; shape into loaves.
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Place in greased pans.
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Cover; let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Heat oven to 375*.
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Uncover dough.
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Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped.
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Immediately remove from pans; cool on wire racks.
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For softer crusts, brush tops of loaves with melted margarine, if desired.
