How to Make Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Brown Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Old-fashioned oatmeal brown bread is a hearty and wholesome bread that has been a staple in many households for generations. This traditional bread combines the nutty flavor of whole wheat flour with the chewy texture of oats, creating a delicious and nutritious loaf that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying on its own.

This bread is a great way to incorporate more whole grains into your diet, and it's surprisingly easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredien...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 2 ⅓ cups boiling water
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 cups bread flour, or more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Pour boiling water over oats in a large bowl; let soften, about 1 hour. Add molasses, butter, and yeast; mix well. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough sticks together. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Butter two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 2 balls and let rest for 10 minutes. Form balls into loaves and place into the prepared pans. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake loaves in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    91 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 336mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 131mg

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