Hearty Oatmeal Bread

This whole-grain bread is delicious toasted and spread with whipped honey or jam.

Serves: 16Hands-on: 25 minutesTotal: 2 hours 25 minutesDifficulty: Medium

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Serves: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 packages (¼ oz.) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • ½ cup medium rye flour
  • ¼ cup ground flax seeds
  • 3–4 cups bread flour
  • 2 Tbsp. butter

Directions

  • In small bowl, combine water and yeast; let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine honey, milk, oatmeal, salt, and canola oil. Heat just until very warm (about 120ºF). Remove from heat and beat in egg.
  • Combine in large bowl with whole-wheat flour, rye flour, flax seeds, and 1 cup bread flour. Add yeast mixture and beat for 1 minute. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in enough remaining bread flour to make a firm dough. Turn onto floured surface and knead until dough is elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. Punch down dough, divide in half, and form into loaves. Place in greased 9" × 5" loaf pans, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated 350ºF oven for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with butter, then remove to wire racks to cool.