Oatmeal Bread Kh

2 c -water; boiling

1 c Oats

1 1/2 ts Butter

1 pk Yeast; or 1 tb

1/2 c -water; luke warm

1/2 c Molasses

1 ts Salt

5 c Flour

Pour 2 cups boiling water over oats. Add butter and let stand 1 hour. Soak yeast in 1/2 cup warm water for 5 minutes. Add molasses, salt and oatmeal mixture. Gradually stir in enough flour to make dough soft but not sticky. Kneadd 10 minutes. Let rise in a greased bowl. Place dough in 2 greased baking pans. Let rise for 45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. From "Kitchen with a View" by Judi Burke, "The Keeper's House" at Robinson Point Light on Isle au Haut, ME 04645.
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