Molasses Oatmeal Bread Recipe

Name: Molasses Oatmeal Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1 cup quick oats; 1 tablespoon yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 cups flour

Servings: persons

1
Pour boiling water over oats and let stand about 1/2 hour.
2
Sprinkle yeast and 1 tsp sugar into warm water. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir.
3
Add molasses, sugar, salt and butter to the cooled oatmeal; blend well.
4
Stir in dissolved yeast.
5
Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
6
Turn out on floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
7
Place in a greased bowl; turn to grease top.
8
Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until double -- about 1 hour.
9
Punch down and knead lightly for 2 minutes.
10
Divide dough in half and shape into loaves. Place in greased pans.
11
Cover and let rise until double.
12
Bake at 400 degrees 45 -55 minutes.
13
Note* If bread darkens too much for your liking while baking -- cover with a piece of tin foil -- shiny side up. This will help it from darkening any further.
14
I don't do this -- as we like it dark.

1882

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

165

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup quick oats, 1 tablespoon yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Molasses Oatmeal 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.

Molasses Oatmeal Bread

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