Colonial Oat Bread Recipe

Name: Colonial Oat Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 3 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1 ½ tablespoons salt; 7 cups white flour; ½ cup brown sugar; 4 ½ cups water; 1 cup honey; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 12-5 cups additional white flour

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
3 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 ½ tablespoons salt
7 cups white flour
½ cup brown sugar
4 ½ cups water
1 cup honey
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
3 12-5 cups additional white flour

1
In a very large bowl, combine and mix the whole wheat flour, oats, yeast, salt, 7 cups white flour, and brown sugar.
2
In a saucepan heat to about 110-120 degrees--water, honey and butter.
3
When it is the proper temperature, pour it over the dry mixture in the bowl and mix well.
4
Add the eggs and mix till smooth.
5
Stir in enough of the remaining flour to a fairly stiff dough.
6
Turn out onto a floured surface and knead till smooth; about 100 times.
7
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
8
Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise till doubled; about 1 hour.
9
Punch down and turn onto a floured surface.
10
Divide dough in fourths and shape into loaves.
11
Place the loaves in greased pans.
12
Cover and let rise about 30-45 minute in a warm spot.
13
Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minute covering with a piece of aluminum foil the last part of baking if loaves get too brown.
14
Remove from pans to wire racks.
15
Cover with a clean dish towel and cool.
16
Enjoy!

1876

kcal

Calories

Fat

345

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 cups quick-cooking oats, 3 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast, 1 ½ tablespoons salt, and more.

Yes, Colonial Oat Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Colonial Oat Bread

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