Oatmeal Pan Bread

Submitted by Chef Glaucia

"We love this beautiful good-for-you bread ! The oats give it a distinctive flavor and it is wonderful toasted or with a bowl,of homemade soup."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 1 bread
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 - 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons flax seed meal

• Topping

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

directions

1. 1- Combine boiling water and oats. Let it cool.
2. 2- In a mixing bowl, combine yeast, sugar, oil, egg, salt, oat mixture and 2 cups white whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth.
3. 3- Add remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic ( about 8 minutes ).
4. 4- Press the dough evenly into a greased 13-in. X 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
5. 5- Punch the dough down in the pan and with a sharp knife, cut diagonal lines 1-1/2 inches apart completely through dough. Repeat in opposite direction, creating a diagonal pattern.
6. 6- Cover and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. 7- Brush with the melted butter, sprinkle with kosher salt, pamesan cheese, herbs and garlic powder, if desired.
8. 8- Bake at 350º F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.