Ann's Heavenly Whole Wheat Oatmeal Bread

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This is the bread recipe that i recently got from my mom. She's submitted it to the church cookbooks over the years and it's always well received. :) prep time includes rising.

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Steps

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Soften yeast in warm water.

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Combine hot water , brown sugar or honey , salt , and oil or melted butter.

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Cool until lukewarm , then add softened yeast.

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Pour into a large pan.

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Add the flours and oatmeal , stirring well.

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Turn out and knead lightly.

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Dough will be sticky.

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Let dough rise in warm place for 45 minutes to an hour.

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Punch down.

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Grease 2 large loaf pans well.

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Divide and shape dough into two loaves and put into pans.

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Let rise until light , about 30 to 45 minutes.

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Bake at 375 degrees f for 35 to 40 minutes.

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Let cool on racks.

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Ingredients

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warm water, dry yeast, hot water, brown sugar, salt, oil, white flour, whole wheat flour, oatmeal