2 c. water
1 1/2 tbsp. butter
1 c. quick oats
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. molasses
2 tsp. salt
4 2/3 c. sifted flour

Bring water to boil. Remove from heat and stir in quick oats and butter. Let stand one hour. Soak dry yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water for 5 minutes. Stir until dissolved and add molasses, salt and the oatmeal mixture. Stir thoroughly and add flour.

Knead about 8 minutes. Allow to rise until double in bulk, divide into two pieces and mold into two loaves of bread. Allow to rise again in a warm place covered with a towel until doubled in size. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.