This is definitely not a quick recipe as there are several steps and lots of downtime. The recipe calls for old-fashioned rolled oats to be mixed with boiling water, butter, salt and sweet honey - this mixture needs to then be left to cool down so the oats have a chance to soften and the temperature of the mixture is cool enough that it won't kill the yeast. The bread uses a combination of flours - whole wheat flour for a nutritious nutty flavor and some all-purpose flour to keep the loaf from being too heavy or dense. This recipe also calls for dry milk to be added with the flour - the extra protein from the dry milk adds structure and allows for a higher-rising bread without changing the ratio of liquid to dry. You may notice that once you combine the liquid and dry ingredients, the recipe calls for a 45 minute rest. This allows the whole grain flour to absorb the liquids and makes the kneading process a little easier - you don't have to do this step, but I highly recommend it so you don't add too much excess flour while working with the dough.
This golden bread was soft, sliced easily and made for a great piece of toast with a thin layer of sweet butter or jam. While the honey adds moisture, it does not make this loaf too sweet... so this bread would also be a delicious choice for a savory sandwich. Even though we've only tested it out as a piece of toast, I've already got plans to make us a couple fluffernutters with it for a snack later!
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This bread is delicious Joe, I have made it and absolutely loved it too!!
ReplyDeleteI also made the cinnamon swirl variation and it was delicious, my son really enjoyed it!
Ana
what great timing Joe! I've been looking for a sandwich bread recipe for the school year. I hope this is it, it sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to make a loaf this morning! Thanks again!
Ana, the cinnamon swirl variation sounds fantastic too!
Joe from the look of the results I'd say that that bread is definitely worth the wait! I have to get my hands on that book.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a serious thing, being out of homemade bread!
ReplyDeleteAna - I saw that variation and I will have to give that one a try too. Glad to hear it was just as good!
ReplyDeleteStacey - Let me know if you try it - we have frozen a few slices and they have thawed well!
Cynthia - we have had such good luck with that book!
Alanna - tell me about it!