3 1/2 c. unbleached flour
1 1/2 c. oat flour
1 c. oatmeal (uncooked)
1/2 c. toasted wheat germ
2 1/4 c. warm water
1/2 c. maple syrup or honey
1/4 c. warm water (95-105 degrees)
3 tsp. yeast
2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. melted butter

Let yeast set in 1/4 cup water for 10 minutes. Add rest of water, salt, butter, honey, oat flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, and 1 cup flour. Machine mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add balance of flour, 1/2 cup at a time.

When dough forms a shaggy mess, turn onto counter and knead 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Let rise 1 1/2 hours or until doubled, then hit with your fist and let rise again (less than an hour).

Form into loaves in 8x4 pans. Let rise one hour or until top of dough is just above edge of pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees for final 20-30 minutes.