Mary's Oatmeal Bread
"The Hills's were a family of 9 total and not wealthy. This bread was made often because as the box back then said "Oats, the breakfast food that saves money at lunch and dinner too"."
photo by HisPixie
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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2 loaves
ingredients
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1⁄2 cup warm water
- 1 1⁄4 cups milk
- 1 cup cold water
- 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 6 - 6 1⁄2 cups flour
- 2 cups oats, uncooked
directions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Combine milk and cold water, then heat in sauce pan. Pour the hot liquid over the butter, sugar and salt; stir until butter melts. Cool till lukewarm. Stir in 2 cups flour, dissolved yeast and oats. Stir in enough additional flour to make soft dough.
- Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead about 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Shape to form ball; place in greased bowl, turning to coat surface of dough. Cover and lets rise in warm place for about 1 hour or until double in size.
- Punch dough down. Cover; let rest 10 minute Shape to form 2 loaves. Place in 2 greased loaf pans (9x5). Brush lightly with melted butter. Cover, let rise about 45 min or until nearly doubled in size.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minute.
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Reviews
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I made this wonderful bread with half whole wheat and half white flour. I used my Kitchenaid mixer with the dough hook and let the mixer kneed the dough for exactly 8 minutes. The bread is absolutely scrumptious! It rose so high and had a nice, soft texture that was also very hearty and filling. Thanks so much Mary. I will be making this bread again~ :-) -
I halved this recipe and made it in my breadmaker. It turned out wonderfully! I was worried that it would be too oat-y, but the oats aren't noticeable at all. The bread is soft, but not too soft that it doesn't slice nicely (as is often the case with bread from the ABM). SO easy in the breadmaker; I'll be making this one again. -
Wow! A picture perfect loaf, wonderful texture, excellent taste-what could be better? Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe! -
Stellar! Wonderful texture, wonderful taste. My daughters gave it 5 stars! I made this for Zaar Challenge Name Game in honor of my daughter Mary--and she's away at Penn State and isn't even here to try it! Lovely bread! -
Excellent bread ~ We loved both its taste and texture! And I liked finding a bread recipe that makes nice big 9x5" loaves. My family will be enjoying Mary's wonderful oatmeal bread again ~ Thanks for sharing her recipe!
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This is a family cookbook by the Hill Family. It all started with Charlie and Mary Hill.
They had 7 children; Bruce, Francis, Howard, Charlie, Mignon, Joe and Sarah. Food and cooking was a big part of Charlie and Mary's lives and has been a big part of their childrens lives as well. Francis's Poem The Hill Clan even talks about it.
The Hill Clan
When we were growing up, there was plenty,
Seven kids to feed, that was too many.
Dad, I remember you always worked hard.
And when it came to gambling, you were a card.
Mom, you were always in the kitchen,
Cooking, baking and making decisions.
What to do with one pound of hamburger, to feed seven,
And you always did, Oh thank heaven!!!
Bruce and I were always elected to do the dishes,
And we always did, with Dad's best wishes.
Howard and Charlie were on the run,
The rest of us prayed they would never get a gun.
Mom, Mignon always hung in there by your knee,
You couldn't even take time to pee.
Then, there was Joe, we couldn't figure where he came from,
The baker, the milkman, or some bum.
Sarah Ann, we thought she was the best,
She turned out to be the biggest mess.
This little ditty was just for fun,
For the rest of my life I will be on the run.
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This picture was taken at Mary and Charlie's 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1988. Mary wrote this poem for that occasion and read it before the cake was cut.
Fifty Year Anniversary
Fifty years of marriage is something to behold,
Especially if all your friends are one hundred percent all gold.
And to come from a very large family that came many miles,
To wish us both the best of luck, with a kiss, a hug, and a smile.
We wonder how we can be so lucky to have all our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren here,
We hold them all so very dear.
It has been a wonderful anniversary,
And I must confess that we love you all and thank you all,
And close with just a heartfelt God Bless.
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These recipes are from not only from Mary and Charlie, but their 7 children, their spouses, their children and spouses. Thrown in are also recipes from Mary's sister and niece. The Hill clan produced lots of good cooks and even more good eaters.
Mary also wrote this poem about her 50 years of marriage and boy was she right about more grandchildren and greatgrandchildren to come.
50 Years
It has been 50 years since I was caught.
Charlie chased me down and we tied the knot.
With a family of seven, it took alot of living.
But more then that, lots of forgiving.
We had four boys and three girls,
And I'm happy to say, they are still with us up to this day.
Nineteen grandchildren and five great,
I am sure there will be more, after this date.
We done our part for posterity,
I think that's the way it's supposed to be.
There will always be room for more.
We have hung a welcome sign on our door.
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This is not the whole family ... but alot of them.
