Oat Bread Recipe
Homemade Oat Bread
This Oat Flavor Bread is a simple quick bread made with rolled oats for a mild, hearty flavor. It’s easy to mix, bakes into a tender loaf, and makes a great everyday bread for breakfast or snacks. It combines simple ingredients like oats, flour, and honey to create two loaves of soft, flavorful bread. These components come together to produce a dough that’s enriched with the nutty flavor of oats, which not only adds texture but also boosts the bread’s nutritional profile with fiber and whole grains.
Oat Bread
Ingredients 2packages dry yeast1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 1/4 cups milk, scalded
1/4 cup shortening soft
1/3 cup honey 2 1/2 teaspoon salt
6 - 6 1/2 cups of sifted flour
2 cups quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked
Preheat oven 350 degrees
Instructions
Put yeast in lukewarm water. Pour scalded milk over shortening and honey. Add salt, yeast in oats. Add flour, enough to
make a soft dough. Turn out on lightly floured board. Knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes. Put dough in a round Bowl in place in a
greased large bowl. Brush lightly with shortening. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour. Punch dough down, cover.
Let rest 10 minutes. Shape to form 2 loaves. Place in 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans. Brush lightly with melted shortening. Cover, let rise
until nearly double in size. Bake about 45 minutes. Makes two loafs. For faster rising - put loafs of bread in a cold oven and put a large pan
of hot water underneath.
Total Cook Time - 45 minutes
Equipment - 2 greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans
Servings many servings
Oat Flavor Bread FAQ
Why soak the oats in boiling water?
Soaking softens the oats and helps them blend smoothly into the batter, giving the bread a tender texture.
Can I substitute quick oats for rolled oats?
Yes. Quick oats will work, but rolled oats provide a slightly heartier texture.
How do I know when oat bread is done?
The loaf is done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
How should oat flavor bread be stored?
Wrap tightly or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for longer freshness, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I add nuts or dried fruit?
Yes. Chopped nuts or raisins can be folded into the batter for extra flavor and texture.
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