Molasses Oat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 to 6 c. flour
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. hot tap water
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oats

Preparation

Combine 2 cups of flour, yeast and salt in large bowl.
Stir well to blend.
Add molasses and butter.
Add hot tap water.
Beat with electric mixer at medium for 2 minutes.
Add 1 more cup of flour.
Beat at high speed for 1 minute or until dough is thick and elastic.
Stir in oats.
Gradually stir in just enough flour to make soft dough.
Turn onto floured board.
Knead 5 to 10 minutes.
Cover with plastic wrap or towel.
Let sit 20 minutes on board.
Punch down and divide in half.
Shape into loaves; let rise.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 45 minutes.
Can refrigerate dough from 2 to 24 hours.