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Oatmeal Bread
1 c Quick oats
2 c Boiling water
1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1 pk yeast
1/2 c Brown sugar
1/2 c Warm water
1 tbs Salt
5 c White flour

Combine oats, whole wheat flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water over it. Stir to combine. Meanwhile, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. When the oat mixture is lukewarm, add the yeast. Stir in the white flour, cup by cup.When dough is stiff enough to handle, turn onto floured board and knead 5 to 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled. Punch down and let rise again. Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased 9x5x3" pans. Bake at 350 F for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on rack.
Recipe featured in Bread Daily on 9/04/01.