Oatmeal Bread

1. 1

   Pour boiling water over oats; let rest 2 hours.

2. 2

   Sprinkle yeast over lukewarm water; stir until dissolved.

3. 3

   Add to oats with molasses, salt and butter.

4. 4

   Stir in flour, beating with wooden spoon until well mixed.

5. 5

   Shape into ball.

6. 6

   Place in a buttered bowl, cover with tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Punch down, then beat again until smooth.

8. 8

   Divide batter into 2 buttered loaf pans.

9. 9

   Let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.

10. 10

    Bake in 375 oven for 40-45 minutes, or til loaves are golden and pull away from sides of pan.

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