Classic Oatmeal Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal
regular, not quick oats
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup warm water
about 110º
- 2 ¼ teaspoons dry active yeast
1 envelope
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
cut into about 12 pieces, plus more for greasing the bowl and pan
Directions
- 1
Grease an 8 ½ x 4 ¼ inch loaf pan with butter and set aside.
- 2
Pour boiling water over oats in a bowl. Stir and set aside till cooled to room temperature.
- 3
Put warm water in a small bowl and add yeast. Stir and set aside.
- 4
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt and stir to combine.
- 5
Fit the mixer with the dough hook and add oatmeal, yeast mixture, and butter pieces. Knead dough on low for about 5 minutes till smooth and elastic.
- 6
Place dough in a greased bowl, flip a couple of times to coat all sides with butter and cover with greased plastic wrap. Let rise till the dough doubles in bulk, about one hour.
- 7
Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured work surface. Deflate the dough with the palm of your hand.
- 8
Form the dough into a rectangle, slightly longer than the pan length. Fold sides in so that the dough is slightly less in length than the pan, then roll to form a tight cylinder.
- 9
The dough should stick to itself, but if it doesn't you may dab a bit of water on the surface to increase adherence.
- 10
Place the cylinder of dough, seam side down, into the prepared pan.
- 11
Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise till doubled, about an hour.
- 12
Preheat oven to 375º.
- 13
Remove plastic from the risen dough and place the pan in the oven.
- 14
Immediately decrease oven temperature to 350º and bake for 30-40 minutes or till the loaf is brown and sounds hollow when tapped and/or internal temperature reaches 210º.
- 15
Remove from pan to cooling rack. Slice when cooled.
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About this Recipe
Imagine the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen. This Classic Oatmeal Bread delivers on that promise, offering a wonderfully hearty loaf that's perfect for any meal, bringing a touch of homemade warmth to your table.
Adapted from the renowned Nick Magieri's How to Bake, this recipe offers a reliable path to a tender, flavorful loaf. The thoughtful inclusion of regular oatmeal (not quick oats) is the secret, adding a delightful texture and contributing a subtle, wholesome depth that sets this bread apart from ordinary loaves.
You can look forward to a beautifully golden-brown crust yielding to a soft, inviting interior. The bread boasts a subtly sweet profile from the brown sugar, complemented by the wholesome, nutty notes of the oatmeal. It's a robust yet tender bread, satisfying and versatile enough to enjoy on its own or as a canvas for your favorite toppings. This loaf is sure to become a comforting staple in your kitchen.
This classic bread is delicious as is, but if you're looking to personalize it, you could swap the brown sugar for an equal amount of granulated sugar for a slightly different sweetness. For a subtle textural variation and visual appeal, consider sprinkling a small amount of extra regular oats over the top of the loaf just before baking.
This wholesome loaf is ideal for breakfast toast, alongside a comforting bowl of soup, or as the foundation for hearty sandwiches. It's a wonderful addition to any family meal or a simple, satisfying snack.