Honey & Oat Yeast Bread

• 1/2 cup water
• 6-1/2 teaspoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a small saucepan, bring water and 4-1/2 teaspoons butter just to a boil. In a small bowl, pour boiling liquid over oats. Add the applesauce, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110u0b0-115u0b0, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oatmeal mixture, egg, whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Punch dough down. Shape into an 8-in. round loaf on a greased
5. . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
6. Melt remaining butter; brush over loaf. Bake at 375u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/honey-oat-yeast-bread/ (may not work)