Hazel Lee's Oatmeal Bread
Bread Recipes
Yield: 2 loaves
The ladies of Lyme, Connecticut, tell us that the late Mrs. Clarence Lee was locally famous for her homemade bread. After tasting this loaf, we know why!
- 2 cups rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking)
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
- 5 to 6 cups all-purpose white flour
Combine the oats, margarine, molasses, and salt in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and mix well. Let stand for 1 hour.
Dissolve the yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water; when bubbly, add to the oat mixture. Work in the flour to make a thick dough. Knead well and continue to add flour until the dough is shiny and no longer sticky.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and set in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Divide in half, shape into two loaves, and put into two greased 8-inch by 4-inch loaf pans. Let rise again until well shaped and doubled. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake for 1 hour. Let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes, then turn out of the pans to cool completely. When cool, wrap and store. This bread freezes very well.
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