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HONEY OATMEAL BREAD
Makes 2 loaves
1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup butter 5-6 cups
flour 1 cup quick cooking oats 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons active
dry yeast 2 eggs 1 teaspoon water 1 egg white 1/2 cup oatmeal
Combine water, honey, and butter in small saucepan. Heat over low heat
until liquids are warm (120 F to 130 F). Place 5 cups flour, oats, salt and
yeast in bowl. Gradually mix in warm liquids and eggs. Knead in remaining
flour 1/2 cup at a time. Place in a greased bowl., turning to grease top.
Cover; let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about
1 hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Punch dough down and divide in half.
Shape each half into a loaf and place in a greased 81/2 x 41/2-inch loaf pan.
Cover; let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk,
about 1 hour. Combine water and egg white. Brush tops of loaves with
mixture. Sprinkle with oatmeal. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from pans
immediately and cool on wire racks.
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