Instructions: Mix first ingredients together.

Let mixture rise 45 minutes.

While sponge is rising:
put 2 cups oats (dried oatmeal) in a bowl, cover with hot water, stir and let sit 30 minutes, pour off any remaining water

To sponge mixture add:
1/4 cup oil
2 1/2 tsp. salt
soaked oats
4-5 cups whole wheat flour (enough so it doesnt stick to board while you are kneading)

Let rise until double. Punch down,form into two loaves. Place in loaf pans and let rise until double.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes.

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