Oatmeal Bread with Fig, Anise, and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Oatmeal Bread with Fig, Anise, and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1/2 cup honey; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup steel-cut oats; 1 cup toasted wheat germ; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons anise seeds; 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts; 1 cup diced dried figs; 2 cups whole-wheat flour; 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup honey
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons anise seeds
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1 cup diced dried figs
2 cups whole-wheat flour
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

1
Dissolve the yeast in 3 cups lukewarm water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
2
Once it is dissolved, turn the mixer on low and slowly add the honey, rolled oats, steel-cut oats, wheat germ, salt, anise seeds, walnuts, and dried figs.
3
Stir in the whole-wheat flour and 3 1/2 cups of the all-purpose flour and knead.
4
Put the slightly sticky kneaded dough in a large greased bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
5
Let it rise for 1 hour, or until it is doubled in volume.
6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
7
Grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper.
8
Punch down the dough, and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
9
Divide it in half, and form two round loaves.
10
Place them on the baking sheet and using a sharp knife or a razor blade, make a few long, shallow gashes across each of the loaves.
11
Let rise another 1/2 hour.
12
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the loaves sound hollow when tapped.
13
Allow to cool before slicing.

1200

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

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: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast, 1/2 cup honey, 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup steel-cut oats, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal Bread with Fig, Anise, and Walnuts 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.

Oatmeal Bread with Fig, Anise, and Walnuts

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