1 c. quick oatmeal
1 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. warm water
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
2 3/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. molasses
2 pkgs. yeast
1/4 c. sugar or honey
1 c. rye flour
1/3 c. bran flakes
4-5 c. unbleached flour
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. broken walnuts or other nuts or combination of nuts and/or seeds

Combine oatmeal and 2 cups cold water; bring to boil in saucepan. Cool. Place in electric mixer bowl; add molasses, salt and butter; blend and cool to lukewarm.

Blend yeast with warm water, sugar and stir. Let stand until foamy. Add the yeast mixture and 3/4 cup cold water; beat smooth. Add flours (except bread flour) and nuts and seeds and mix well. Add bread flour as needed to make a workable soft dough.

Turn out on floured board; knead for 10 minutes. Place dough in lightly greased bowl; cover with damp cloth. Let rise until double. Punch down. Divide in half. Place in buttered bread pan. Cover; let rise. Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.