OATMEAL WHEAT BREAD

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My mother taught me to make this bread when I was 10 years old. And of the many kinds of breads I've baked over the years, this one is my favorite. I tastes marvelous and it's good for you!-Jackie Gavin, Essex Junction, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup orange juice
2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the molasses, shortening and salt. Let stand until warm (110°-115°), stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the orange juice, oat mixture and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Shape into two loaves; place in greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks; brush with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g saturated fat (0 sugars, Fat 0 fiber).

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