Oatmeal Bran Bread

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

Ingredients

 * 1 cup oatmeal
 * 2 cup water
 * ¼ cup light or dark molasses
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 pkg active dry yeast (1 tbsp)
 * ½ cup warm water (110-115°F)
 * 1 cup bran
 * ¼ cup soy flour
 * ½ cup wheat germ
 * 3 cup whole wheat flour

Directions

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