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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The Hills's were a family of 9 total and not wealthy. This bread was made often because as the box back then said Oats, the breakfast food that saves money at lunch and dinner too . Ingredients:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm water |
1 1/4 cups milk |
1 cup cold water |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 1/2 teaspoons salt |
6 -6 1/2 cups flour |
2 cups oats, uncooked |
Directions:
1. Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Combine milk and cold water, then heat in sauce pan. Pour the hot liquid over the butter, sugar and salt; stir until butter melts. Cool till lukewarm. Stir in 2 cups flour, dissolved yeast and oats. Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough.
2. Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead about 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Shape to form ball; place in greased bowl, turning to coat surface of dough. Cover and lets rise in warm place for about 1 hour or until double in size.
3. Punch dough down. Cover; let rest 10 minute Shape to form 2 loaves. Place in 2 greased loaf pans (9x5). Brush lightly with melted butter. Cover, let rise about 45 min or until nearly doubled in size.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minute.
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