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No-Knead Honey Oatmeal Bread

2 cups water, divided
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
2 packages (1/2 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 egg
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Melted butter, optional

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Stir in the oats,
butter, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to
110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Heat remaining water to

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No-Knead Honey Oatmeal Bread cont.

110°-115°. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm
water. Add the egg, oat mixture and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Spread
batter evenly into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Smooth tops
of loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about
35-40 minutes. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes. Remove from
pans to wire racks to cool. Brush with melted butter if desired.

Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).