Fabulous Homemade Bread

1/2 cup warm water

3 (.25 oz) packages active dry yeast

¼ cup bread flour

1 Tbsp white sugar

2 cups quick cooking oats

2 cups whole wheat flour

4 ½ cups warm water

1 ½ tsp salt

2/3 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup vegetable oil

10 cups bread flour

In small bowl stir together first four ingredients. Let grow for five min.

In Kitchen Aid with bread hook, mix next 6 ingredients on low for 1-2 min. Slightly increase speed and begin adding flour 1/2-1 cup at a time until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Humidity determines how much flour is needed. It is normal for dough to be sticky. Place dough in an oiled bowl and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp cloth. Rise in a warm spot for one hour or until double in size. Divide dough into six pieces. Shape loves and place in greased pans. Let rise until dough is 1 inch above rims of pans, about one hour. Bake @ 350 for 35 min or until tops are browned. Cool in pans for 10 min then cool on wire racks completely.

(ripped off from ericka)