Oatmeal Bread

1. 1

   Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Pour 2 cups boiling water over this mixture.

3. 3

   Stir water into mixture to combine ingredients.

4. 4

   Dissolve yeast in warm water.

5. 5

   When batter is cooled to lukewarm, add yeast.

6. 6

   Stir in 4 cups flour.

7. 7

   When dough is stiff enough to handle, turn onto floured board and knead 5 to 10 minutes, adding 1 more cup flour as you knead.

8. 8

   Place in greased bowl.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise until double.

10. 10

    Punch down; shape into loaves and place in greased bread pans.

11. 11

    Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.

12. 12

    Brush with margarine for soft crust.

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