Rustic Oat Bran Bread

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

1 loaf (12 wedges)

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
This moist bread is the perfect compliment to soups, stews, chili and even crisp salad. Nancy Zimmerman - Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup oat bran
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, oat bran, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky).
  2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  3. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a round loaf. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. With a sharp knife, make three diagonal slashes across top of loaf.
  4. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.