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Oatmeal Loaf

Oatmeal Loaf
I was raised on homemade bread, and this recipe couldn't be easier or more satisfying. Sometimes I'll add raisins and cinnamon for a different taste.
16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Melted butter
  • Additional oats

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine boiling water and oats; let stand until warm
  • (110°-115°). In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water;
  • add to oat mixture. Add honey, butter, salt and 2 cups flour; beat
  • until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn
  • onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8
  • minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover
  • and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch the
  • dough down. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf
  • pan. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with oats. Cover and let
  • rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at
  • 350° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 1 loaf.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 128 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 156 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013