Oatmeal Bread

2 cups milk -- scalded
1 cup oatmeal
2 tablespoons margarine
2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup wheat germ
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl pour milk over oatmeal and margarine. Let stand until lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in warm water., Add to cooled milk mixture. Add molasses, salt, and wheat germ; then gradually add the flour and beat smooth. Let rise in warm place until doubled. Pour into greased 8 1/4" bread pans. Let rise, bake 15 minutes at 400° then at 350° for an additional 35 minutes.


NOTES : I love any bread recipe that is easy - This one needs no kneading, so it is a "10" with me.