Honey Oatmeal Loaves

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   In a saucepan, heat water, milk, oil, honey and molasses to a simmer; stir in oats. Remove from heat; cool mixture to 120u00b0-130u00b0. In a large bowl, mix 4 cups bread flour, yeast and salt. Stir in cooled oat mixture. Stir in spelt flour and enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

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   Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.

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   Divide dough in half. Roll each into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans, seam side down.

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   Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350&deg.

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   Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

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   Securely wrap cooled loaves in plastic, then place in resealable plastic freezer bags to freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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