ROLLED OATS BREAD

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Boiling water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast (Originally compressed yeast. Substituted with active dry yeast.)
• 1/2 cup Lukewarm water
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable shortening
• 4 cups All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 cups of rolled oats. Cover and let stand until lukewarm. (About 15 minutes)
2. 2In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and 1/4 cup of brown sugar in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
3. 3Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening, the softened oatmeal mixture, and the yeast mixture to a large bowl. Mix well.
4. 4Gradually add enough all-purpose flour (about 4 cups) to the wet ingredients to form a dough. Add 1 teaspoon of salt. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. 5Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, until it doubles in bulk (about 1 hour).
6. 6Mold the dough into two loaves and place them in greased loaf pans. Let rise for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.