Molasses Oat Bread
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This recipe has been passed down through my family from my Swedish great-grandmother. Last Christmas, my 78-year-old mom made and distributed 25 of these loaves. The slightly sweet bread receives high praise, even from my children, who are picky eaters.
-Patricia Finch Kelly, Rindge, New Hampshire
SERVINGS: 36
CATEGORY: Low Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups boiling water
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup molasses
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cool to 110° to 115°. Add yeast; mix well. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down and divide into thirds; shape into loaves. Place in three greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 loaves (12 slices each).