1/4 c. butter
2 c. milk
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 pkgs. yeast
6 to 6 1/2 c. Stone Ground whole wheat flour
Uncooked rolled oats

Simple Steps: Melt butter in saucepan. Add milk, sugar and salt; heat to lukewarm (105 to 115 degrees). Pour into large mixing bowl; add yeast. Add flour to form stiff dough.

Knead on board well-floured with whole wheat flour until elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in large greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; let stand 10 minutes. Shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pans. Brush tops with water and sprinkle with oats. Let rise uncovered in warm place until nearly doubled, about 1 hour. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes or until brown. Makes 2 loaves.