1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. water (for yeast)
1 c. hot water
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. salt
3 1/4 c. sifted flour (unbleached flour)
2 eggs
1 c. oatmeal

Soften yeast in 1/4 cup water; blend 1 cup hot water, butter, honey and salt in large bowl. Cool to lukewarm. Stir in about 1 1/2 cups flour and beat until smooth and elastic. Blend in yeast, eggs and oatmeal. Add the rest of flour and beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in warm place about an hour.

Stir down and knead a little; turn into 2-quart round casserole dish.

Bake 55 to 60 minutes at 375°F. Allow to stand 10 minutes before removing from dish.