Hearty Oatmeal Bread

== Description ==
The number of slices used to calculate the recipe was not given or checked. Guessed about 16 half-inch slices per loaf to make 32 servings. 
* Source: 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 8 ½ " x 4 ½ " 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. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per slice:
* 78 calories | 2g protein | 16g carbohydrate | 1g fat | 181mg sodium 
* 1 starch exchange 
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Category:Bread Recipes
Category:Caraway seed Recipes
Category:Low-calorie Recipes
Category:Quick oats Recipes
Category:Yeast Recipes
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