Garden Herb Bread

1. In large mixing bowl, soak 1 cup rolled oats in 2 cups of boiling water.
2. Let stand about ½ hour and add to the bowl
1. 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
2. 2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
3. one half teaspoon fresh thyme,
4. 4 teaspoons fresh summer savory ( 2 teaspoon dried),
5. one half teaspoon aniseed,
6. one third cup of honey
7. 2 tablespoons of soft butter,
8. 2 and one half teaspoon salt
3. Dissolve 2 packages active dry yeast in 1/3 cup lukewarm water
   and ½ teaspoon of sugar
4. when fully activated add to warm oats.
5. Mix in about 6 cups of white flour
   ( I substituted with about 2 cups white wheat flour.).
6. Knead dough until it is smooth and elastic.
   Put in a cleaned greased bowl,
   cover and let rise until almost doubled ( 1 ½ - 2 hours)
7. Divide dough, and shape for 9" x 5" x3" loaf pan. Makes 2 loaves.
   Cover and let rise until doubled.
8. Bake at 350 F for 45- 50 minutes.