Oatmeal Bread

2 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. oatmeal
2 T. yeast
1 c. warm water
3/4 c. oil
1 c. honey
4 eggs
2 T salt
4 c. wheat flour
4-5 c. white flour

Mix together boiling water and oatmeal and set aside until warm.  Mix together yeast and warm water and let rise.  In a separate bowl mix together oil, honey, eggs, salt, and wheat flour.  Combine these ingredients with the oatmeal and yeast mixtures.  Add 2 cups of wheat flour and 4-5 cups white flour to make firm.  Knead and let rise until it doubles in size, approximately 60-90 minutes.  Remove from the bowl and push dough down.  Cut into 4 pieces.  Punt into loaf pans and rise again until it doubles in size.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Courtesy: Julie Weight