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Sunset Magazine’s Irish Oatmeal Bread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 5 1/4 c all-purpose flour, divided .
  • 1 tbsp salt .
  • 2 1/4 oz dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsps each) .
  • 1 3/4 c steel cut oats .
  • 3 tbsps olive oil .
  • 3 tbsps light brown sugar .
  • 2 1/4 c boiling water .
  • 1 dash granulated sugar .
  • 1/2 c warm water (100 to 110) .
  • 1 c whole wheat flour

Directions
  • Step #1 Combine the first 5 ingredients in the bowl of a stand-up mixer, & let this stand 25 mins.
  • Step #2 Dissolve granulated sugar & yeast in warm water; let this stand 5 mins or until foamy.
  • Step #3 Add to oat mixture.
  • Step #4 Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
  • Step #5 Gradually add flour to oat mixture.
  • Step #6 Beat at medium speed until well mixed.
  • Step #7 Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
  • Step #8 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 8 mins); add enough of the flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel sticky).
  • Step #9 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
  • Step #10 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hr or until doubled in size.
  • Step #11 (Gently press two fingers into dough.
  • Step #12 If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.
  • Step #13 ) Punch dough down; cover & let rest 5 mins.
  • Step #14 Divide in half.
  • Step #15 Working with one portion at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), roll each portion into a 14 x 8-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Step #16 Roll up each rectangle tightly, starting with a short edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam & ends to seal.
  • Step #17 Place each loaf, seam sides down, in a 9-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #18 Cover up & let rise 30 mins or until doubled in size.
  • Step #19 Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Step #20 Bake at 350º for 45 mins or until loaves are browned on bottom & sound hollow when tapped.
  • Step #21 Remove from pan, & cool on wire racks.
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