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Oatmeal Bread

Combine and set aside for one hour:
1 cup oatmeal
1 Tbsp. margarine, room temperature
2 cups boiling water

Dissolve yeast in water: let sit for 5 to 10 minutes:
1/4 cup warm water
1 pkg. active dry yeast

Add to yeast mixture and mix with oatmeal mixture:
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup honey
1 ½ tsp. salt

5 cups flour (try 1 to 2 cups whole-wheat flour)
Yield: 2 loaves (about 16 slices per loaf)
 
Add flour to oatmeal mixture to make a stiff, sticky dough. Turn into greased bowl; cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk. Punch down; allow to rest. Divide in half; shape into loaves and place in greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pans. Let rise 45 minutes to one hour or until almost to top of pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.  
 
Nutrition Information Per Serving
  • Calories 105
  • Total Fat 1 gram
    • Saturated Fat 0.1 grams
    • Monounsaturated 0.1 grams
  • Sodium 115 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 22 grams
    • Fiber 2 grams
  • Protein 3 grams