Oatmeal Molasses Bread

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   Measure the water into a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Sprinkle on the yeast and stir to dissolve.

3. 3

   Blend in milk and molasses.

4. 4

   Add the oats, melted butter, salt and beaten egg.

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   Blend thoroughly.

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   Add 2 cups of flour and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.

7. 7

   Gradually blend in additional flour until the dough becomes too difficult to stir.

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   Turn out onto a floured surface and knead in as much of the remaining flour as necessary to form a cohesive dough.

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   Continue kneading in flour until the dough is soft yet no longer sticks to the work surface.

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    Transfer to a greased bowl and cover witha clean kitchen towel.

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    Allow the dough to rise until double in bulk.

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    Generously grease a baking sheet.

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    Punch the dough down, then turn it out onto a floured surface.

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    Shape it into 2 round loaves and place them on the prepared sheet.

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    Cover and set aside to rise.

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    When doubled in bulk, ake in preheated 375* oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the loaves sound hollow when you tap the tops.

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    Remove from the sheet and transfer to a rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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