Oatmeal Bread

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.
Yield 2 loaves (8 slices each)
Test Kitchen Approved
The aroma wafting from the kitchen as this old-fashioned oatmeal bread bakes will make everyone want to sample it fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the boiling water, butter, salt and sugar. Stir in oats; cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in oat mixture and enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
  2. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
  3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 247 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

The aroma from this old-fashioned oat bread will draw your family members to the kitchen so they can sample it fresh from the oven. —Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York
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