Oatmeal Bread

A hearty and wholesome oatmeal bread, perfect for sandwiches or toast.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

2 hr 30 min

Ingredients

4.5 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups rolled oats

1.5 cups warm water

2.25 tsp active dry yeast

0.25 cup sugar

1.5 tsp salt

0.25 cup butter

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1
Proof the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
5 min
2
Prepare the oats: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats with 1 cup of boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes to soften.
10 min
3
Melt the butter and add it to the softened oats.
4
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
5
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the proofed yeast mixture and the oat mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2 min
6
Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
8 min
7
First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
1 hr
8
Shape the dough: Punch down the dough gently. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
9
Second rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size.
30 min
10
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
11
Bake the bread: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190-200°F (88-93°C).
30 min
12
Cool the bread: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
2 hr

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