Oatmeal bread

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This bread is known in our family as "Grandma's bread" and is served at almost every family meal. When Evan was introduced to it as a little fellow in the high chair, he sort of had a little shiver and a shake of the head, but he has since become a lover of it.

Combine in large bowl:

2. cups quick oats

1 cup whole wheat flour

about 1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tbsp. salt

1/4 cup cooking oil

Pour 4 cups boiling water over this mixture and mix well

Dissolve

2 pkg or 2 tbsp yeast in

1 cup warm water

When batter is cooled to lukewarm, add yeast (which by this time will be bubbly)

Stir in about 8-10 cups white bread flour (Gold Medal or Occident) until it is stiff enough to handle. Turn out on a floured board or table (I do it on our kitchen table) and knead for about 5-10 minutes, adding flour to board and hands to keep from sticking. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (45 min. - 1 hr.). Punch down and let rise again. Shape into loaves and place in greased pans. This makes four loaves, medium sized. Let rise until doubled, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Turn out on rack, brush tops with marg and cool. I brush them with Pam; it's easier and simpler.

Anna Ruth (mom/g'ma)

Here's a link to some photos of Grandma making bread!