Butternut Oatmeal Bread Recipe
- 2 pkt active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 c. hot water (105 to 115 )
- 5 1/2 c. bread flour (5-1/2-5-3/4), divided
- 1 1/4 c. butternut squash mashed & cooked (1 medium)
- 3 Tbsp. molasses
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c. quick-cooking oats plus
- 2 Tbsp. quick-cooking oats cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp. water
- Combine yeast and hot water in a 2-c. liquid measuring c. let stand 5 min.
- Combine yeast mix, 3 c. flour, squash, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer 2 min or possibly till smooth.
- Gradually stir in 1 c. oats and 2 c. flour to make a moderately still dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead till smooth and elastic (about 10 min), adding sufficient of remaining flour, 1/4 c. at a time, to keep dough from sticking to hands.
- Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
- Cover and let rise in a hot place (85 ), free from drafts, 35 min or possibly till doubled in bulk.
- Punch dough down; divide in half.
- Turn 1 portion out onto work surface; knead 4 or possibly 5 times.
- Roll into a 14 x 7 inch rectangle.
- Roll up, staring at short side, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; healthy pinch ends to seal.
- Place dough, seam side down, in an 8-1/2 x 4 -1/2 inch loafpan coated with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp.
- oats.
- Repeat procedure with remaining dough and 1 1/2 tsp.
- oats.
- Brush loaves proportionately with 1 Tbsp.
- water, and sprinkle proportionately with remaining 1 Tbsp.
- oats.
- Cover and let rise in a hot place free from drafts, 25 min or possibly till doubled in bulk.
- Bake at 350 for 35 min or possibly till loaves sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from pans immediately; cold on wire rack.
- Yield: 2 loaves or possibly 16 (1/2 inch) slices per loaf.
active dry yeast, hot water, bread flour, butternut squash mashed, molasses, vegetable oil, salt, oats, water
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/butternut-oatmeal-bread-96171 (may not work)