Honey Oatmeal Bread
- 1 c. instant oats (uncooked)
- 1 Tbsp. butter or vegetable oil
- 2 c. hot water
- 1 pkg. dry yeast or 1 Tbsp. dry yeast
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 egg, beaten (optional)
- about 5 1/2 c. white flour, divided
- 1/4 c. warm water
- 1/3 c. honey
- 1 c. sunflower seeds (uncooked, optional)
- oatmeal (for coating)
- Place oats in large bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let stand for at least 15 minutes (should not be hotter than 90u0b0 to 110u0b0). Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. In the warm oatmeal mixture, add honey, butter (oil), salt, yeast mixture and sunflower seeds. Add egg for rich flavor. Mix well with enough flour to make a dough that can be handled. Turn out on floured surface. Knead a minute or two. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Knead dough, adding flour lightly as needed. Don't add too much at a time. Place dough in a greased bowl, coating with a light oil. Cover. Let raise for about 1 hour or until dough doubles in size. Punch down and form into 2 to 3 loaves. Roll in oatmeal to coat. Let raise again and bake at 350u0b0 for 40 to 50 minutes until done. Cool and enjoy.
instant oats, butter, water, yeast, salt, egg, white flour, warm water, honey, sunflower seeds
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=102613 (may not work)