Buttermilk Oatmeal Bread

1. 1

   Sprinkle the yeast over the water in a small bowl; do not stir; set aside for at least 5 minutes to proof to a foamy consistency.

2. 2

   Stir together the flour, oats, sugar and salt in a large bowl; add the butter, buttermilk and yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer until the ingredients are well blended.

3. 3

   Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

4. 4

   Lightly oil a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl; cover with a tea towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it is doubled in size, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Pun the dough down and let it rise again, covered with a tea towel, for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0 and oil a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

7. 7

   Punch the dough down again and place it in the loaf pan; bake for 35-40 minutes or till the loaf pulls away from the side of the pan and loaf sounds hollow when you thump it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.