*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Hardy Oatmeal Bread

Recipe By     : Sharon Beck
Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      c             Unbleached all-purpose flour
     1/2  c             Stone-ground whole wheat flour
   2      tb            Brown sugar
   2      tb            Butter
   2      tb            Yeast
   1      tb            Salt
   2      c             Oatmeal
   2      c             Water -- hot
     2/3  c             Water -- warm

Pour 2 cups hot water over oatmeal. Set aside. Mix brown sugar into
2/3 cup warm water and add yeast to proof. When yeast has foamed &
frothed to about twice the original volume, add to oatmeal mixture.
Add remaining ingredients. Knead well. Let rise until doubled. Punch
down, shape into loaves, and let rise again. Bake at 350 F for
30 minutes.

Yield: 2 to 3 loaves


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