The Humpherys Family

Honey Oatmeal Bread

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Recipe Added:  1/26/2012
2 cups boiling water
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup honey
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp salt
1 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 cup water (110 degrees)
4 cups bread flour
Egg Wash
1 egg beaten + 1 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp regular oats
In a large mixing bowl, combine boiling water, oats, 1/2 cup honey, butter and salt. Let stand for 1 hour. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Pour yeast mixture into oat mixture. Add 2 cups flour; mix well. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

When dough has pulled together, turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in 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.

Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place loaves into two lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove loaves from pans, brush tops of loaves with egg wash and sprinkle with oats.

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