Pour 1 3/4 cups boiling water over oats in large bowl. Stir in molasses, salt and oil. Cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Sprinkle in yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir well.
Add dissolved yeast and 2 cups Robin Hood Best For Bread Homestyle White Flour to oat mixture. Beat on low speed of electric mixer 1/2 minute then on high speed for 3 minutes, scraping sides of bowl often.
Stir In Robin Hood Best For Bread Whole Wheat Flour, then remaining white flour, until thoroughly blended. Use enough flour to make a soft, non-sticky dough.
Cover with greased waxed paper and tea towel.
Let Rise in warm place (75°-85°F/24°-29 °C) until doubled (45 - 60 minutes).
Beat 25 strokes with wooden spoon. Spread in 2 greased (1 1/2 qt)casseroles or souffle dishes.
Cover with tea towel and let rise in warm place until dough is 1" above top of pan (30 minutes).
Bake at 375°F on lower oven rack for 25 to 35 minutes, or until set.
This recipe makes 2 loaves. This bread can also be baked in two 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pans.
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