Mom's Famous Batter Bread

This recipe has been used by our family for over 40 years. We had this bread often and it was always gone in one day.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1 1⁄2 cups  warm milk
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 2  large eggs
• 4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup quick-cooking oats

Directions

1. Grease 2 loaf pans; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
3. (105°F to 115°F).
4. Add warm milk, sugar, salt, butter and eggs; mix well.
5. In another bowl, mix together flour and oats. Gradually add to the yeast mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth.
6. Spread in loaf pans, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 400°F Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.
8. Makes 2 loaves.