Beka Bread (aka Honey-Wheat-Oatmeal Bread)

This is my beloved sis-in-law's wonderful bread recipe. It is the yummiest bread ever!

Beka Bread (aka Honey-Wheat-Oatmeal Bread) - makes 4 loaves

Combine and cool to lukewarm -
3 c boiling water
2 c old fashioned oatmeal

Combine and test -
1 c warm water
2T yeast

Add to oats once lukewarm -
1 c honey
2 T oil
1 T salt
4 egg whites

~ combine all and add 4 cups flour (half wheat/half white)
~ "sponge" 15 minutes
~ add 1 cup of flour at a time (alternate wheat and white) -- about 5 cups
~ knead (about 5-8 minutes)
~ let rise 1 hr (double); make loaves; rise again
~ bake @ 350' for 25-30 minutes