Oatmeal Bread

1. 1

   Place oats in bowl, pour boiling water over it; add 1/4 cup brown sugar and milk.

2. 2

   When mixture is only warm, crumble in yeast.

3. 3

   Sift and measure 2 cups flour, add and beat smooth.

4. 4

   Let stand in a warm place until light and bubbly.

5. 5

   Stir in salt, melted margarine and other 1/4 cup brown sugar.

6. 6

   Sift, measure and add 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour.

7. 7

   Knead until smooth.

8. 8

   Cover closely or grease top.

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   Let stand until double in bulk.

10. 10

    Punch down.

11. 11

    When light again, form into loaves.

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    Place in well-greased pans.

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    Brush tops with egg white (beaten slightly) and sprinkle quick oats over loaves.

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    Let stand until double in bulk.

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    Bake at 350u00b0 to 375u00b0 for 55 to 60 minutes.

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    Remove from pans at once.

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