Oatmeal-Molasses Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. oatmeal (not quick oats)
3 3/4 c. boiling water
3 Tbsp. oleo
1 Tbsp. salt
1 1/8 c. molasses
9 c. flour
3 Tbsp. yeast in a little warm water

Preparation

Mix oatmeal, boiling water and oleo.
Cool for 1 hour.
Add salt and molasses to cooled oatmeal mixture.
Stir in yeast dissolved in warm water.
Add the flour a few cups at a time. Knead.
Let rise until doubled.
Form 3 loaves.
Let rise about 1/2 way.
Put in cold oven.
Turn heat to 350\u00b0 and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until done.