Oatmeal-Wheat Bread
Source: ohiomom

2 packages yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups cooked oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup warm buttermilk
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Mix the yeast and water, let stand for 5 minutes. Mix again.

Add oatmeal, buttermilk, sugar, butter, salt and whole wheat flour and all purpose flour. Work in enough to form a soft dough. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Place in a large bowl and cover with damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place (not oven) for 2 hours.

Punch down the dough and let rest for 10 minutes. Form 2 loaves and place in buttered loaf pans. (9x5x3inch)

Re-dampen the cloth and cover the loaves, allow to rise another 45 minutes in a warm place until proofed.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes.


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