Hearty Oatmeal Bread

==Description==
Menus by Betty Wedman, 1993
* Makes 2 loaves. 
== Ingredients ==
* 5¼ cups all purpose flour
* ½ cup flour (use as needed)
* 1 tsp salt
* 2¼ cups milk
* ¼ cup margarine or butter
* ¼ cup sugar
* 2 envelopes active dry yeast or 2 tbsp active dry yeast
* 2 cup quick cooking oats
* 1 tbsp caraway seeds
== Directions ==
# Stir together 2 cups of flour and the salt in a large bowl.
# Heat the milk, margarine and sugar together over low heat until the margarine is soft.
# Add the liquid to the flour.
# Beat for 2 minutes on the medium speed of an electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand.
# Combine 1 cup of flour and the yeast.
# Add to the batter.
# Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed or 300 strokes by hand.
# Stir in the oats and caraway with a wooden spoon.
# Stir in enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.
# Turn out onto a floured board.
# Knead until smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
# Place in a greased large bowl.
# Brush the top with vegetable oil.
# Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
# Punch the dough down.
# Divide it in half and shape to form two loaves.
# Place in two greased 8½ " x 4½ " loaf pans.
# Brush with melted margarine or butter.
# Cover and let rise until nearly double in size, about 1 hour.
# When almost doubled, preheat the oven to 375°F.
# Bake for about 40 minutes or until brown.
# Cool before slicing.
Category:Dessert loaf Recipes