Oatmeal War Bread(Recipe From Ww1, 1918)

1. 1

   Grease three 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.

2. 2

   First measure the oatmeal, salt, sugar and fat and pour the boiling water over them.

3. 3

   Let stand until lukewarm; dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of lukewarm water and add it to the other mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour and knead until smooth and elastic; let rise until double in bulk; form into loaves and let rise again.

5. 5

   Bake in a hot oven (400u00b0) for 30 to 35 minutes.

6. 6

   This is delicious toasted.

7. 7

   Yields 3 loaves.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.