Ingredients
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110 degree to 115degree)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter or margarine

Directions
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cool to 110deg-115deg. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Sprinkle with sugar. Add oat mixture, brown sugar, molasses and 3 cups flour; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. 

Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide in half; shape into loaves. 

Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks. Brush with butter. Yield: 2 loaves. 

Source:  Taste of Home