Honey Oatmeal Bread

Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 quarts hot water
• 1 lb oatmeal
• 1 dozen egg, beaten
• 2 1/4 cups honey
• 2 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup yeast
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 3 cups very warm water (not too hot)
• 8 -9 lbs hi-gluten flour
• 3 lbs whole wheat flour

Recipe

• 1 put hot water and oatmeal in large bowl. let set for about 5 minutes to soften.
• 2 in measuring cup put warm water and add the 1/2 c of yeast to soften. set aside.
• 3 after the 5 minutes add the beaten eggs to the oatmeal and let set for 3-5 minutes.
• 4 add oil, honey, salt and yeast/water mix to the bowl and combined. add flour gradually alternating between and wheat flour to the mixture. once everything is mixed together, knead with your hands for another 8-10 minutes. let rise 3 times at 30 minutes intervals. making sure to punch down everytime at the 30 minute mark. after rising 3 times divide into 26 oz pieces and then shape into loaves and let rise again till doubled in size about 30-45 minutes. bake at 350°f for 30 minutes or until done. you should be able to tap the top of the loaf and it sound hollow.