Delicious Oatmeal Molasses Bread

I modified a recipe that I found for Oatmeal rolls that I had come across and this is what I ended up with. Its a light fluffy bread that is wonderful for sandwiches and can be made into rolls or loafs

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiling water

1 cup old-fashioned oats

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons salt

3/4 cup cold water

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup molasses

2 1/4 teaspoons active-dry yeast

5 cups all-purpose flour

In mixer - Mix together boiling water, oats, vegetable oil, and salt. Let side for about a minute; add cold water. Stir until slightly cooled.

Add brown sugar, molasses, and yeast. Add 1/2 the all-purpose flour and beat till smooth (you can use the dough hook for the whole process) Add remaining flour and continue beating until the dough comes together. Allow the mixer to knead the dough for 6 - 8 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Transfer dough to a large oiled bowl. Cover and allow to rise for about an hour, or until doubled in size.

Divide into what ever portions you would like, place in greased pan/pans. Cover and let rise for another hour, or until doubled.

Bake at 350F for about 30 minutes, or until browned. Brush with butter as soon as they come out of the oven if desired.

My kids LOVE this recipe!