Created by dienia b on August 17, 2014
Step 1: Combine rolled oats, molasses, brown sugar, salt, and lard in a large mixing bowl; add boiling water; stir well. Cool to lukewarm.
Step 2: Proof yeast in lukewarm water.
Step 3: Add to warm, not hot, oatmeal mixture.
Step 4: Add 4 cups flour; beat well.( mianbao only had to add 3 3/4 cup flour, just until stiff people).
Step 5: Add remaining flour, mixing well after each addition.
Step 6: Knead until smooth and elastic.
Step 7: Shape in a ball; let rise in warm place in a lightly greased bowl; cover with a damp cloth, until doubled.
Step 8: Punch down. Divide into two balls. Let rest 10 minutes.
Step 9: Shape into loaf. Place in a greased 5-1/2 x 10-1/2 loaf pan.
Step 10: Let rise until doubled.
Step 11: Bake 45 minutes in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven.
Step 12: Brush with melted butter if tender crust is desired.