Classic Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast (1 package)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons butter (cut into 12 pieces)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl pour boiling water over the oats. Set aside until it comes to room temperature.

2. 2

   In a liquid measuring cup mix together the warm water and yeast. Let sit for a few minutes until foamy.

3. 3

   In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Once the oats of cooled add them, the yeast mixture, and butter pieces to the flour. Mix until everything is well combined, and a dough starts to form.

4. 4

   Once the oats of cooled add them, the liquid yeast mixture, and butter pieces to the flour. Mix until everything is well combined, and a dough starts to form.

5. 5

   Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes, until smooth. Add additional flour if the dough gets too sticky.

6. 6

   Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double in size, about an hour.

7. 7

   Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Set aside.

8. 8

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface, deflate with the palm of your hand. Gently shape the dough into a rectangle that is slightly longer than your bread pan.

9. 9

   Fold the sides in so the dough is now slightly shorter than the bread pan. Roll into a tight cylinder and place seam side down into prepared bread pan. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about an hour.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 375º F. After the dough has risen, remove the cover, and place in the oven. Decrease the temperature to 350º F, and bake for 40-45 minutes. It will sound hollow when taped on, and the internal temperature will be 210º F when it is done.

11. 11

    Remove from pan, and cool on a wire rack.