Sweet Molasses Oatmeal Bread

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   Pour oats and water into a small saucepan and cook over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Stir until the oats soften and the water is absorbed (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water in a large bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add and mix molasses, salt oil eggs and cooled oatmeal.

6. 6

   Gradually stir in the flour until the dough begins to form itself into a ball.

7. 7

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5- 10 minutes or until it is smooth and elastic.

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   Place the dough into an oiled bowl and let rise for 1 hour or until double its size.

9. 9

   Punch down dough and divide it into loaves.

10. 10

    Place loaves into two well greased loaf pans and let them rise again for 1 hour or until doubled.

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    Heat oven to 375u00b0F.

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    Bake loaves for 30-35 minutes or until medium brown on top and on the sides.

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    It is a good idea to be careful with this bread since it is delicate and can tear or stick if you try to remove it from the pans too soon.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.