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Irish Oatmeal Bread
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Irish Oatmeal Bread

Irish Oatmeal Bread combines steel-cut oats soaked in molasses and boiling water with bread flour and yeast to create a rustic loaf. The oats add a hearty texture and a subtle sweetness from the molasses, contributing to a dense yet tender crumb. This bread uses a two-step proofing process to develop flavor and structure and is finished with an egg wash for a shiny crust.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 275 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Bread
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp boiling water
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats McCann's Irish
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 t granulated sugar teaspoon of
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast 1 packet
  • 1/4 cup milk warm
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl place the oats and molasses in boiling water. Mix and let it rest for 30-40 minutes
  2. In a small bowl place the warm milk, sugar, and sprinkle the yeast. Mix and cover for 5 minutes to activate it
  3. In a stand mixer with a dough hook, add the entire bowl of oats and the yeast. Mix until combined
  4. Add the oil and 1 cup of flour. Mix
  5. Add another cup of flour and salt. Mix
  6. Add the final cup of flour and keep mixing until the for 5-6 minutes or until the dough becomes elastic and sticks off the mixer bowl
  7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, sprinkle flour on top and cover with plastic wrapping paper and a tea towel.
  8. Place in an area away from drafts for 1 hour of until doubled in size*
  9. Invert dough onto a floured surface and shape into a loaf leaving the seam at the bottom
  10. Place dough in a greased 9" loaf pan
  11. Cover with a tea towel and let it proof for 30-40 or until doubled in size
  12. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  13. Brush the top of the bread with the egg
  14. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned on top
  15. Remove from oven, unmold and let it cool on a rack before cutting
  16. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the microwave proofing method to reduce rising times to 30 minutes for the first proof and 15 minutes for the second proof.
  • Ensure oats are adequately soaked in boiling water and molasses for at least 30 minutes to soften before mixing with other ingredients.
  • Warm milk activates the yeast; allow the yeast mixture to become frothy after 5 minutes before combining with dough.
  • Brush the loaf with beaten egg before baking to develop a shiny, golden crust.

Nutrition Information

Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 531mg (22%) Potassium 131mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

% Daily Value*

Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 531mg 22%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.