Well, I reckon you might be lookin’ for a good ol’ recipe for oat molasses bread, huh? Now, this bread, let me tell ya, it’s hearty, it’s nutritious, and it’ll fill ya up good! I’m gonna tell you how to make this bread just right, using some simple ingredients. If you’ve got a bread machine, that’s even better, but don’t worry, you can do it by hand too. Let’s get to it, folks!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 1/2 cups of boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup of molasses
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour (you can also use bread flour if you got it)
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 packet of active dry yeast (or about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup of warm water for the yeast
Now, Let’s Get Baking:
First things first, boil you up about a cup and a half of water. When it’s all good and hot, pour it over the oats in a big ol’ bowl. Stir that around, then add the oil and molasses in there too. You want to mix it up good, then let it cool down a bit till it’s just warm. Don’t want it too hot or it might mess with the yeast, ya know.
Next, in a separate little bowl, warm up another cup of water. You wanna make it nice and warm, not hot. Sprinkle the yeast in there, then add a little pinch of sugar. Stir it up and let it sit for about 5 minutes or so. You should see it get all foamy and bubbly. If it don’t foam up, well, you might need some fresh yeast, or maybe your water was too hot. That’s the trick to gettin’ the yeast all riled up.
Once your oats mixture has cooled down a little, dump in your yeast water, and give it all a good stir. Now, in goes your flour, sugar, and salt. Stir that around till it starts coming together, and then start kneadin’! If you got a stand mixer, go ahead and use that with a dough hook, but if you’re usin’ your hands, just knead it right there on your countertop. You want that dough to be soft and smooth, not too sticky. If it’s stickin’ to your hands, add a little flour till it’s just right.
When you’ve got that dough nice and smooth, put it back in the bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for about an hour or so. You want it to double in size. In the meantime, you can take a little break, have a cup of tea, or do some other chores around the house. Ain’t no rush!
Once your dough has risen, punch it down (not literally punch it, just push it down gently with your fist) and shape it into a loaf. Put it in a greased loaf pan and cover it back up for another 30 minutes, let it rise again. Meanwhile, you can preheat your oven to 350°F (that’s about 175°C for the folks outside the States).
Now, pop that loaf into the oven and bake it for about 35 to 40 minutes. You want it to be golden brown on top, and when you tap on it, it should sound a little hollow. That’s when you know it’s done!
Once it’s done, take it out and let it cool a bit before you slice it. Don’t go cutting it too soon, or it’ll be all mushy inside.
Now, that’s the basic way to make oat molasses bread. It’s got a nice hearty texture to it and that molasses gives it a bit of sweetness. You can serve it with some butter, or if you’re feeling fancy, make yourself a sandwich with some cheese or whatever you got around the kitchen.
Storage Tips:
- If you’ve got leftovers (and I hope you do, ‘cause this bread lasts!), wrap it up well in some plastic wrap and foil, and it’ll keep for about 4 or 5 days.
- If you wanna save it for later, you can freeze the bread. Just slice it up before you freeze it, wrap it all up nice and tight, and it’ll be good for up to 3 months. Then, when you’re ready, just take it out and let it thaw. It’s like fresh bread all over again!
Well, there you go! A nice, simple recipe for oat molasses bread. It’s healthy, it’s filling, and it’s got a little sweetness to it from that molasses. Give it a try, and I reckon you won’t regret it!
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