Molasses Oatmeal Bread

Subject: Molasses Oatmeal Bread Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:38 am

Molasses Oatmeal Bread (great for Sandwiches)

2 cups boiling milk

1 cup rolled oats, quick or old fashioned

1 tbsp shortening

1/3 cup dark molasses

1 tsp salt

2 pkg active dry yeast

1/2 cup water, 105-115F

4-1/2 to 5 cups bread flour or all purpose flour

2 tbsp molasses, for glaze

In a large bowl, pour milk over rolled oats

Add shortening, molasses and salt

Let cool to lukewarm

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water

Add to cooled oat mixture

Stir in flour to make stiff dough

On floured board, knead dough until smooth and satiny, adding flour as needed

Place dough in large bowl, cover

Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour

Turn dough onto lightly oiled surface

Divide in half.

Shape each half into a loaf

Place on greased baking sheet, smooth side up

Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until almost doubled

Pierce all over with fork

Brush loaves with warm water

Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden

Brush immediately with molasses

Cool on rack

Calories per slice 130

carbs 25g