Oatmeal Bran Bread

Ingredients

 * 1 cup oatmeal
 * 2 cup water
 * 1/4 cup light or dark molasses
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1/2 tsp salt
 * 1 pk active dry yeast (1 tbsp)
 * 1/2 cup warm water (110-115 f)
 * 1 cup bran
 * 1/4 cup soy flour
 * 1/2 cup wheat germ
 * 3 cup whole wheat flour

Directions

 * 1) Cook the oatmeal according to directions in 2 c water.
 * 2) Add the molasses oil and salt. Cool to lukewarm.
 * 3) Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and add to the oatmeal mixture.
 * 4) Stir in the bran, soy flour, and wheat germ.
 * 5) Beat in the whole wheat flour, adding a little at a time, until the dough is stiff.
 * 6) Knead the dough on a floured surface until itis smooth and elastic.
 * 7) Cover with a damp towl and let rise in a warm place in a lightly oiled bowl until doubles in bulk.
 * 8) Punch down and knead again until smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into two loaves.
 * 9) Shape and put into lightly oiled bread pans . Let rise until doubled.
 * 10) Bake in a 375 degree oven about 40 minutes, or until brown and sounds hollow when tapped on top.
 * 11) Remove from pan immediately and cool on wire rack.

Food energy per slice (1/15 of 1 loaf): 79 calories.