- Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup quick oats and 11/2 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 42/3 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° for 35 minutes.
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