Molasses Oatmeal Bread.
Ingredients.
6 cups flour
2 cups oats
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages yeast
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup butter
1 cup yogourt
Preparation.
Combine in mixing bowl 4 1/2 cups flour, oats, salt and 2 packages yeast. In small saucepan mix water, milk, molasses and butter heat to 120-130 F. With mixer on medium, gradually add liquids. Beat 2min.
Add yogourt & 3/4 cup flour; beat 2 min. Add yogourt & 3/4 cup flour; beat 2 min. Turn out and knead 8-10 min.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Punch down and turn out onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 equal parts. Take 2 sections and role into 12" ropes, then twist then together, turn the ends under, and place in 8.5" x 4.5" x 2.5" loaf pan.
Repeat for remaining bread. Cover loaf pans and let rise 1 hour. Bake at 400 F for approximately 30min. Toothpick should come out clean. Put it out on a cooling rack until it's had the chance to dry out a bit.