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Molasses Oatmeal Bread

There may not be anything better than fresh, warm bread out of the oven. It's so so good,
Prep Time2 hours 25 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Yeast Bread Recipes and Quick Bread Recipes
Keyword: bread, molasses, oatmeal, oats
Servings: 32
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Oatmeal
  • 2 Cups Water Boiling
  • 1 pkg Yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Water Warm
  • 1/2 Cup Molasses 1/3 cup honey if you can't get molasses
  • 2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter or Oil
  • 4-5 Cups Flour
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place the oats in a large bowl and pour boiling water over the top.
    1 Cup Oatmeal, 2 Cups Water
  • Let stand 15 minutes or until luke warm.
  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/4 Cup warm water.
    1 pkg Yeast, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 1/4 Cup Water
  • Add molasses, salt, and butter or veggie oil.
    1/2 Cup Molasses, 2 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Tablespoon Butter or Oil
  • Stir to combine then stir in the oatmeal mixture.
  • Work in the flour until the dough just comes together.
    4-5 Cups Flour
  • Place on a floured surface and knead until smooth.
  • Let rise, covered with a towel until doubled (usually about an hour), punch down and form into two loaves and place in two 9x5 bread pans.
  • Let rise until doubled again with a towel gently over the bread pans.
  • Bake at 375 for 40-45 min or until done.
  • You can usually lightly tap the top and the bread should be sounding hollow when it's done.

Notes

bread should be stored at room temperature

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg