Best for sandwiches (when cooled) or eating warm with spreads on top
Rise time: 1 hour, 30 min (divided)
Bake time: 40 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water (105-110°F)
- 2¼ tsp (one packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tso salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-2½ cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix water, yeast, and honey. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Mix in olive oil, oats, and salt.
- Mix in all-purpose flour.
- Mix in whole wheat flour ½ cup at a time. You might not need all of it, and I find this works better if you use your hands instead of a spoon. Dough should be tacky, but not overly sticky.
- Knead dough for 5-10 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let sit for at least one hour until doubled.
- Gently deflate dough by pressing your fist into the center of the dough.
- Divide dough in two and shape into two loaves. Place loaves into greased bread pans. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 30 minutes. [1]
- Place in an oven preheated to 375°F and bake for 40 minutes. [2]
- Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove and place on a baking rack until completely cooled.
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Posted by Piera
Original recipe: Beyond the Chicken Coop
[1] You could also put this in the fridge overnight (covered) and bake in the morning. Because yum.
[2] If you'd like, just before baking you can brush loaves with water (or egg white mixed with 1 tbsp of water) and sprinkle with oats.