Name: Oat Bread
Prep time: 260 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 305 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 2 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup lukewarm water; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 tbs salt; 2 tsp butter melted; 5 cup plain flour; 1 tbs dry yeast

by oldsheila Last updated on 07/09/2019

A valued old family recipe. - oldsheila

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/2 cup molasses
1 tbs salt
2 tsp butter melted
5 cup plain flour
1 tbs dry yeast

Method

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, pour 2 cups of boiling water over oats and allow to stand for 2 hours.
Step 2

Sprinkle yeast in ½ cup of lukewarm water. Let it stand for 10 minutes and add to oats with molasses and salt.
Step 3

Stir in butter and flour until well blended.
Step 4

Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1½ hours.
Step 5

Punch the dough down and divide into 2.
Step 6

Form 2 loaves and place each into a greased 23 x 13 cm loaf pan.
Step 7

Allow to rise in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
Step 8

Bake at 190c for 40-45 minutes.