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                         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.

 Source: Our Favorites for family and friends
 Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
 Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias



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