Colonial Oatmeal Bread

In a large bowl, combine salt, yeast, 2 cups whole-wheat flour and 1 cup flour.

In a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, heat water, honey and butter until very warm (120° to 130°).

(Butter or margarine does not need to melt completely.) With mixer at low speed, gradually beat liquid into dry ingredients just until blended. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.

Gradually beat in egg and

1 cup whole-wheat flour to make a thick batter; continue beating

2 minutes, scraping bowl often.

With a wooden spoon, stir in oats, 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup flour to make a soft dough.