*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          MOLASSES OATMEAL BREAD

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Yeast

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    Cakes compressed yeast -- OR..
   2       pk           -Dry yeast
     1/2   c            Lukewarm water
   1       c            Milk -- scalded
   2       tb           Sugar
   1       tb           Salt
   2       tb           Shortening
     1/3   c            Light molasses
   4       c            Sifted all-purpose flour
                        -- (more as necessary)
   1 1/2   c            Quaker Oats, uncooked
                        -- (quick or old-fashioned)

  Soften yeast in lukewarm water.  (Use warm water for dry yeast.)  Pour
  scalded milk over sugar, salt, shortening and molasses.  Cool to lukewarm.
  Stir in 1 cup flour.  Add softened yeast and oats.  Stir in enough more
  flour to make a soft dough.
  
  Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and
  satiny, about 10 minutes.  Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl;
  brush lightly with melted shortening.  Cover and let rise in warm place
  until double in size, about 1 hour.
  
  Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes.  Divide dough in half; shape
  each half to form a loaf.  Place in greased 8-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" loaf
  pans.  Brush lightly with melted shortening.  Cover; let rise until nearly
  double in size, about 45 minutes.  Bake in preheated moderate oven
  (350 F.) about 45 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from pans; brush
  with melted butter.  Cool.
  
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  Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
 


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