Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup quick oats and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter.

Let stand for 1 hour.

Soak 1 package of dry yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water for 5 minutes. Stir until dissolved and add 1/2 cup molasses, 2 teaspoons salt and the oatmeal mixture. Stir thoroughly and add 4 2/3 cups of flour. Knead for 8 minutes. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk. Divide into 2 pieces and mold into 2 loaves of bread.

Let rise in a warm place covered with a towel until doubled in size.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.