bread

I started the Oatmeal bread then mixed and baked the Applesauce bread while I was waiting for the Oatmeal bread at various stages. They made for a good combo time-wise.

Honey Oatmeal Bread - adapted from allrecipes.com
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup oatbran
1/2 cup honey
2 T olivo
2 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
5 cups white flour (plus)

Combine boiling water, oats and oatbran, 1/2 cup honey, and olivo. Let stand until it cools to lukewarm.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
Pour the yeast mixture into the oat mixture. Add 2 cups of flour; mix well. Stir in 2 cups more flour, 1/3rd at a time, beating well after each addition. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, adding additional flour as needed to prevent it from getting too sticky. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 min.
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake at 375 degrees F for about 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove loaves from pans.

Spiced applesauce bread - adapted from allrecipes.com
1 1/4 cups applesauce (this was canned last year)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs and milk; whisk well. Sift in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice; stir until smooth. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.