Molasses Oatmeal Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine in mixing bowl 4 1/2 cups flour, the oats, salt and yeast

2. 2

   Combine water, milk, molasses, and margarine in a pan. Heat to 120−130 F. Let cool

3. 3

   With mixer on medium, gradually add liquids to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes

4. 4

   Add eggs and 3/4 cup flour; beat 2 minutes

5. 5

   Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough

6. 6

   Turn out and knead 8−10 minutes

7. 7

   Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise for 1 hour

8. 8

   Punch down and turn out onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 equal parts. Take 2 sections and roll into 12" ropes, then twist them together, turn the ends under, and place in 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.5" loaf pan. Repeat for remaining bread

9. 9

   Cover loaf pans and let rise 1 hour

10. 10

    Bake at 400 for approx. 30min. Toothpick should come out clean

11. 11

    Put it out on a cooling rack until it's had the chance to dry out a bit