Yeast Breads: Honey Oat Bread

Breads that are light and fluffy, yet wholesome and hearty, and the perfect addition to your day. Use this bread to create stunning and delicious sandwiches of all kinds.


Ingredients


1¼ tsp bread machine or quick rise yeast
2⅔ cups all purpose flour
⅔ cup quick oats
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp honey
1 cup water
1 tbsp cornmeal


Preparation


You don't have to dissolve the yeast, so place all ingredients except cornmeal in a large bowl and blend until the dough clings together. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, until a soft dough has formed. Place this dough in a slightly oiled bowl and cover loosely. Let rise in a warm location until doubled in size, about 1 hour.


Punch down dough to remove air bubbles. Shape into a loaf that vaguely resembles a baguette, only thicker. Sprinkle cornmeal on baking sheet and place loaf on top. Allow loaf to rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.


Heat oven to 375°F. Bake loaf for 22 minutes, until golden brown. Loaf should sound hollow when tapped. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.