Oatmeal Bread

Originally posted 7/13/14, edited 9/11/16

I have been baking (read: nesting) a lot lately, and wanted to try a new bread. Oatmeal is always a good option-healthy, and yummy! I have a recipe for honey oat bread that I LOVE, but I wanted something that wasn't quite as sweet. This was a hit!


The only change I will make for next time is the rise time--it may just have been the temp in my kitchen, but for the second rise it definitely did NOT need to rise for a full hour. Maybe 1/2 hour to 45 minutes? Definitely keep an eye on it! *edit: Definitely only needs 30 minute rise! It was perfect at that point! And definitely sunk less than when I've made this in the past. I am going to try honey vs. brown sugar, next time!



Printable Recipe

Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 teaspoon active yeast
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a small bowl, pour boiling water over the oats. Set aside until it comes to room temperature.
2. In a liquid measuring cup mix together the warm water and yeast. Let sit for a few minutes until foamy.
3. In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cool oats, yeast mixture, and butter. Mix until everything is well combined, and a dough starts to form.
4. Knead with bread hook in mixer for 5-6 minutes, until smooth. Add additional flour as needed. 
5. Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double in size, about an hour.
6. Grease a 9"x5" loaf pan. Set aside.
7. Punch dough down, then turn onto a lightly floured surface surface. Roll into a 9”x12” rectangle, then place seam side down into prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 375°. Once the dough has risen, place in preheated oven. Decrease the temperature to 350°, and bake for 30-40 minutes. 
9. Remove from pan, and cool on a wire rack.

Yield/Time

1 loaf (16 slices)

3 hours

Nutrition Facts *I calculate nutrition facts for reference only, this is not done scientifically
102/slice

Source (for original): Dinners, Dishes and Desserts

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