Norma'S Oatmeal Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. flour (approximate)
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. molasses or honey
1 c. rolled oats (either old fashioned or quick)
2 c. boiling water
3 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 c. warm water

Preparation

Place rolled oats, butter, molasses and salt in large bowl. Pour boiling water over all.
Let stand until lukewarm. Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup warm water.
Add to cool oat mixture.
Blend in flour, a little at a time, beating until dough is stiff, then knead until dough is elastic or bounces back when kneading.
Let rise until double in bulk; punch down.
Make into 2 loaves or 2 dozen rolls.
Let rise again until double.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.