Oat Whole Wheat Bread

Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Additional Time:
2 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:
3 hrs 35 mins

Servings:
20

Yield:
2 (8×4-inch) loaves

Ingredients

Directions

Warm milk in a small saucepan to no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C); sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes; stir in sugar.

Whisk whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oatmeal, and salt together in a mixing bowl; make a well in the center. Pour milk mixture into well; stir until dough has pulled together. Turn dough out onto a lightly-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

Place dough in a large lightly oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F/27 to 35 degrees C) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans; set aside.

Punch down dough to deflate and turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into two equal pieces using a knife, don't tear it. Shape into balls and let rest for 10 minutes. Form dough into loaves and place into the prepared pans. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)