2 1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 pkg. dry yeast (dissolve in warm water)
1/4 c. oil
1/8 c. honey or molasses
4 tsp. salt
1 c. oatmeal (add to above)
2 c. whole wheat flour (stir in gradually)
2-3 c. unbleached flour

Combine the water and yeast. Stir until yeast in dissolved. Add the oil, honey or molasses, salt, and oats. Stir in gradually the whole wheat flour and mix well. Stir in enough unbleached flour to make stiff dough. Then knead in remaining flour until the dough is sticky. Place in oiled bowl, cover and place over a pan of hot water to rise. May take 2 hours. Place in aluminum loaf pans (oiled). Let rise 1 1/2 hours in warm area. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.