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Honey Oatmeal Bread II

SUBMITTED BY: Leslie Vaughn PHOTO BY: ROYSAPER

"This is a fine textured bread if the oatmeal is allowed to soak for the full hour."
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 50 Min
Original recipe yield 2 - 9x5 inch loaves

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 4 cups bread flour
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  • 2 tablespoons honey, warmed slightly
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine boiling water, oats, 1/2 cup honey, butter and salt. Let stand for 1 hour.
  2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture into the oat mixture. Add 2 cups of flour; mix well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 20 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove loaves from pans, brush tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons honey and sprinkle with oats.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2003 by CGARLITZ
Nice light loaf, although dough was quite sticky. Baked them in a smaller pan for a higher... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2003 by DND517
This recipe produces a great loaf of bread. It's nice and light with just a hint of sweetness.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by SLEEPYJEN
This recipe is fantastic; I swapped half the bread flour for wheat flour and added an extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by claire
Super easy and yummy bread. It definitely needs loaf pan. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2008 by austrian_sonja
This recipe produces excellent bread with a few changes! As some other reviewer I also found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2008 by staceytramper
Super fantastic! I followed others suggestions and added about 1 extra cup of flour (I only... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by Dorkus10494
Excellent bread. I did add an additional cup of flour and some more while kneading. I am a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by Deborah
My husband said this was the best bread he has ever eaten. I also took it to a class I teach... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2008 by Nicki Shearer
I didn't use the topping and used 1/2 wheat flour(total 5 cups). It's fantastic! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2008 by CHARITYBOO