Honey and Molasses Oatmeal Bread (Bread Machine!)

By Cindy Smith Bryson
@cindyluhooskitchen

Reading comments about bread machines made me think of one of my favorite "go to" recipes. The subtle sweetness of this bread comes from honey and molasses; a dynamite duo! Feel free to substitute 1 cup wheat flour for bread flour. For more than subtle sweetness, add more honey or molasses. This bread is great for sandwiches, for toast, or just pop a slice in micro for 10 seconds then slather w/ butter for that "just out the oven" goodness! For a pretty loaf presentation I like to bathe the top w/ melted butter or some honey while still hot and sprinkle liberally w/ additional oatmeal.

Rating:

★★★★★ 6 votes

Comments:

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Serves:

Makes 1 & 1/2 LB loaf

Prep:

5 Min

Method:

Bread Machine

Ingredients

1 c: water, boiling
1/2 c: oats, whole grain or old fashioned are best. (may use quick cook but not instant)
2 Tbsp: butter
1&1/2 tsp: salt
1 Tbsp: dark molasses
3 Tbsp: honey
1: egg, lightly beaten
3 c: bread flour
2 tsp: bread machine yeast

How to Make Honey and Molasses Oatmeal Bread (Bread Machine!)

Step-by-Step

1Put oats in bread pan; pour boiling water over oats.
When oats have cooled but are still a bit warm, add remaining ingredients in order as listed. Use yeast last; sprinkle over flour.
2Use basic bread cycle; bake on a light setting.

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