2 tbsp. active dry yeast
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. warm milk (or 1 1/2 c.)
2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. oats
1/4 c. honey
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. flour plus 3 1/2 c.
1/4 c. honey
1 egg
2-3 tbsp. Crisco

Combine yeast, 1/2 teaspoon salt, honey, warm water, and 1/2 cup flour in large bowl. Beat until smooth. Let stand in warm place 15 minutes. Add milk, 2 teaspons salt, flour, oats, honey, egg, and Crisco. Beat 2 minutes with mixer. Gradually stir in about 3 1/2 cup more flour to make dough very stiff. Form into smooth ball on well floured surface. Cover with bowl. Let rest 10 minutes. Roll out dough on floured surface. Separate into 2 balls. Let stand 10 minutes. Put balls into 2 loaf pans (greased). Cover; let rise in warm place 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size. Bake at 375 degrees 35-40 minutes until golden. Remove from pans immediately.