The product of today's work. We call it lunch!
Oatmeal Wheat Bread
1 ¾ c boiling water
1 c quick-cooking oats
½ c molasses
¼ c shortening
¼ c orange juice
1 ½ t salt
2 pkgs (¼ oz each) active dry yeast
½ c warm water (110°-115°)
2 ½ c whole wheat flour
3-3 ½ c all purpose flour
Melted margarine or butter
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--> In large mixing bowl, combine boiling water, oats, molasses, shortening, orange juice and salt; let stand til warm (110°-115°).
In small bowl dissolve yeast in warm water; add to oat mixture.
Add whole wheat flour and beat til smooth.
Add enough all purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured board; knead til smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in warm place til doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down.
Shape into two loaves; place in greased loaf pans.
Cover and let rise til doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.
Remove from pans; brush with melted butter.
Cool on wire racks.
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