Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           oat flakes
   2      cups          water
   2      teaspoons     salt -- (optional)
   2      teaspoons     yeast
     1/2  cup           warm water
   3      tablespoons   honey
     1/4  cup           vegetable oil
   1      cup           amaranth flour
   4      cups          whole wheat flour

Preparation:

Bring the oat flakes, water, and salt to a boil, cook until thick and creamy. Cool to room temperature. Combine the next ingredients and let set until bubbly (10 minutes). Then add the flours. Knead, let rise for 1 1/2 hours. Knead again, let rise second time, punch down and form into loaves. Let rise, bake at 350 degrees F for 60 minutes, until crust is golden brown and bread tests done.