Oatmeal Bread

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   1. Put the oats, margarine, salt, and brown sugar into a large mixing bowl, then stir in the boiling water and let set until the mixture is lukewarm (45 minutes).

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   2. Pour the warm water over the top of the dough, and sprinkle the yeast over the water; let set a minute or two to proof the yeast. Stir in the molasses or honey, then stir in about 4 cups of flour.

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   3. Mix in as much of the rest of the flour as it takes to make a soft dough that just barely escapes being sticky, and knead for 2 or 3 minutes. This is best as a rather soft, moist bread; therefore, don't work in as much flour, or knead as long, as you would for another bread.

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   4. Form the dough into a ball on the counter, cover with the inverted mixing bowl, and let rise until double (1 hour).

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   5. Knead the dough down, shape into 3 loaves, and set each to rise in a greased 5x9 inch bread pan. Let rise until nearly double (45 min to an hour).

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   6. Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for about 50 minutes.

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