Christy's Oatmeal Bread.

Growing up, I have always wanted to make bread like Christy House ( now Gorgas). Well, finaly, 2 weeks ago when i was in New Jersey visiting her, I got the reciepe !

Here goes !

Klassen Oatmeal Bread

1.5 cup oatmeal

3.5 cup boiling water.

( soak for 30 mins)

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Add:

3\4 cup honey

1.5 teaspoon salt

1\4 cup butter

( apparently this reciepe is best if made in a mixing bowl)

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Add:

7-8.5 cups white flour

( when 75% done adding flour.... add 2 Tablespoons, quick rise yeast)

Add the flour by spoonfulls...slowly......

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Let rise. 1 hour

Punch down.

Divide in 3 portions.

Place in bread pans

Let rise until looks like bread

Bake: 350... for 20 minutes

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