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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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My grandmother made this bread for special occasions, and it's remained a family favorite. The aroma of it always brings hungry appetites to the table. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups boiling water |
1 tablespoon butter |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 cup old-fashioned oats |
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
1/4 cup molasses |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
6 to 6-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the boiling water, butter, salt and sugar. Stir in oats; cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar and 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in oat mixture and enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
2. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly). Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (8 slices each).
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