Molasses Oatmeal Bread

Molasses Oatmeal Bread is a hearty (and heart healthy!) bread that is easy and delicious!  We love it toasted and spread with homemade jam.  So good!  Molasses adds a rich flavor and beautiful color.




Molasses Oatmeal Bread

2 T. instant dry yeast (my favorite brand is SAF)
1/2 C. warm water

Dissolve yeast in water and set aside

In large bowl (or mixer bowl if you have one that will do bread), put:

2 C. quick rolled oats
2 T. oil
2 C. boiling water

Stir and let sit about 10 minutes or until lukewarm.  

Stir dissolved yeast, 1/2 C. molasses, and 4 tsp. salt into the oatmeal mixture.  

Add about 3 cups of flour and mix well.  Stir in 2-3 cups more flour until you have a firm dough that you can knead.

 Knead 5 minutes by hand or with mixer.  Place in a greased bowl, being sure to grease the top as well.   Cover and let rise until double.  About 45 minutes to an hour depending on how warm your room is.

Punch down dough.  Divide into 2 pieces.  Grease 2 loaf pans.  Shape each piece of dough and place into pan.  Let rise until double - 45 minutes to an hour.

Mix:

1 egg white
1 T. water

Brush the tops of each loaf with this and then sprinkle each loaf with about 1 T. of dry oats.   

Bake at 400 degrees for 35 -40 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool and store in a plastic bag until ready to use.

Comments

  1. This was really good. Time to make it again.

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    1. Yes, it comes out to 1 Tablespoon per loaf. My white bread takes that amount for a good fluffy rise as well. Good luck!

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  3. Can I use active dry yeast, that's all I have

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    1. That should work fine as this recipe gives the yeast a chance to start anyway. Good luck!

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  4. Tried this recipe today - suggestions for pan sizes? I used the 9x5 based on the amount of flour in the recipe, but the dough didn't raise like I thought it should.

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    1. My pans are 8x4. You do need to be patient and let it rise well otherwise it turns out pretty heavy.

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    1. I just use regular white flour. You could easily use a mix of white and wheat though.

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  6. Can you add raisins, and if so, when would be the best time?

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    1. Hi Sheri! I have not added raisins to this yet myself but I would soak the raisins in a bit of hot water for a few minutes while mixing in the last of the flour and then drain and add after the last of the flour is added. Knead them in well and bake as directed in the recipe. I'd love to know how it turns out if you give it a try!

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  7. Just made this bread its rising now but seems to active and seems to be a dence dough.

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