Serves: 3
Total Calories: 1,976

2 packages yeast active dry
1/2 cup water warm (105° to 115°)
4 cups milk scalded
5 tablespoons butter or margarine
5 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups oats old-fashioned
1/3 cup wheat germ (optional)
9 1/2 cups flour
Melted butter
Additional oats

Grease three 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans or four 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 -inch loaf pans. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water.

In a large bowl, stir together milk, butter or margarine, honey and salt until butter or margarine is melted. Let cool to 115°. Stir in yeast mixture, oats and wheat germ. Stir in 9 cups of the flour until well mixed (dough will be sticky). On a floured surface, knead dough with additional 1/2 cup flour until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.

Divide dough into three or four equal portions. Shape each into a loaf and place in pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Bake in the lower third of a preheated 350° oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when bottoms are tapped. Cover with foil after first 30 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Immediately remove from pans brush with butter and sprinkle with oats. Cool on sides on wire racks.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 3
Total Calories: 1,976
Calories from Fat: 273

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