EASY OATMEAL BREAD
Steps:
- Stir together boiling water, oats, shortening, molasses and salt in large mixing bowl. Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Wait about 5 minutes to proof the yeast ( See if it foams up. If it doesn't foam up throw it out and try another pkg. of yeast.) Measure flour by sifting or by dip/level/pour. Add proofed yeast, egg, and half the flour to lukewarm mixture. Beat 2 mins. with electric mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand. Scrape sides of bowl frequently. Spread batter evenly into greased loaf pan (9X5X3). Smooth out top of loaf by flouring hand and patting into shape. Let rise in warm place 85 degrees, until batter reaches 1" from top of loaf pan, about 1 1/2 hours. If kitchen is cool, put dough over bowl of hot water and cover completely with kitchen towel. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Crust will be dark brown. Immediately remove from pan. Place bread on cooling rack or across bread pans. Brush top with melted butter. or shortening. Do not place in direct draft.. Cool before cutting.
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