Ingredients
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 6 to 6 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups oats, uncooked
Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine milk and cold water; heat. Pour hot liquid over butter, sugar and salt; stir until butter melts. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in 2 cups flour, dissolved yeast and oats. Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough.
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Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead about 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Shape to form ball; place in greased bowl, turning to coat surface of dough. Cover; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double in size.
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Punch dough down. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Shape to form two loaves. Place in 2 greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Brush lightly with melted butter. Cover; let rise about 45 minutes or until nearly double in size. Bake in preheated moderate oven (375deg F) for 45 to 50 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.