Oatmeal Bread

I have no idea where I got this recipe but it's an easy bread to make as there's no kneading!

Oatmeal Bread

2 Cups boiling water

1 Cup oatmeal

1 cake compressed yeast or dry yeast

½ Cup warm water

½ cup sugar or molasses

5-5 ½ Cups sifted flour

1 TBS salt

3 TBS butter or margarine, softened

Pour boiling water over oatmeal. Stir and allow to cool.

Mix yeast, warm water, ¼ cup sugar (or molasses) and ½ cup flour. Beat until smooth. Proof until light and bubbly. Stir in oatmeal mixture. Add remaining ¼ cup sugar (or molasses), salt and 2 TBS butter. Stir in remaining flour. Brush dough with butter. Cover and let rise until double in bulk.

Punch down and shape into two loaves. Place in greased and lightly floured 8-inch and. Brush top with remaining butter. Cover and let rise again until doubled in bulk. Bake in 375° oven for 50-60 minutes.

Tips:

I prefer yeast cakes over dry yeast but that’s just me. I also opt for molasses and butter vs. sugar and margarine.