Oatmeal Molasses Bread I

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   Mix the boiling water, butter and oatmeal.

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   Let stand 30 minutes or until cool.

3. 3

   Mix the yeast and warm water in the bowl of your mixer and let stand until proofed.

4. 4

   Add the oatmeal mixture and the molasses.

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   Mix the salt with one cup of the flour and add to the mix.

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   Mix until combined.

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   With the dough hook attachment on the mixer, keep adding flour until the dough comes together and is no longer sticky.

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   Then let it knead on low speed about 10 minutes.

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   Take the dough out of the bowl and finish kneading by hand until somewhat smooth- this dough is a little rough textured.

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    Turn into a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap, then a towel and let stand to rise until doubled (about 2 hours).

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    Punch down, divide and shape into 2 loaves, place in greased loaf pans, set aside to rise again.

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    Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F.

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    Bake the loaves until done, about 35- 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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