Oat Bread & Nut Oat Bread

2 tsp yeast

2 tsp sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, or maple syrup

1 cup warm water

1 cup warm milk or nut milk

4 Tbls butter

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

3 tsp salt

3 cups flour

Ina large bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. 

 

When the yeast becomes foamy, stir in the warm milk and butter. Stir in the oats, then the nuts if using, then the salt. Stir in the flour one cup at a time. 

 

Knead the dough, using more flour as necessary, until the dough is relatively smooth, not sticky, and resistant. Coat the dough with oil, place in a large oiled bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes. 

 

Knead the dough gently and form into a smooth loaf. Place in a bread pan. Coat the top of the dough with oil and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise for 30-40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake for 1 hour.