Quick Rising Oat Bread

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   Generously grease two 8x4 or 9x5 inch loaf pans.

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   In large mixer bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oats, yeast and salt.

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   Heat 1 3/4 cups water, syrups, and margarine until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F).

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   Pour over oats mixture; add 2 eggs.

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   Beat at low speed of electric mixer 1 minute.

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   Continue beating at medium speed 2 minutes.

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   Gradually stir in enough all-purpose flour to make a soft dough.

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   On lightly floured surface, knead in enough remaining flour until dough becomes smooth and elastic; about 10 minutes.

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   Place dough in large greased bowl.

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    Cover; let rise in warm place about 45 minutes or until double in size.

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    Punch dough down.

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    Divide into 2 parts; shape each into ball.

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    Allow dough to rest, covered with inverted bowl, about 15 minutes.

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    Shape each ball into loaf.

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    Place in prepared pans.

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    Cover; let rise in warm place about 1/2 hour or until double in size.

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    Heat oven to 375F (190C).

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    Combine remaining egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over loaves.

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    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped lightly.

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    Immediately remove loaves from pans.

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    Cool on wire rack.

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    2 LOAVES (18 SLICES EACH)

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    NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per slice: calories 111, carbohydrates 18 g, protein 3 g, fat 3 g, calcium 10 mg, sodium 160 mg, cholesterol 25 mg, dietary fiber 1 g

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.