Buttermilk Oatmeal Bread

Moist bread. Good as written but even better with the addition of raisins, nuts, and spices.

Step: 1

Mix oats with buttermilk. Let stand for 1/2 hour.

Step: 2

Stir oil, egg, and brown sugar into oat mixture. Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt: mix into oat mixture. Pour batter into a greased and floured 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan.

Step: 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until done.

Per Serving: 194 calories; protein 3.2g; carbohydrates 22.6g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 16.3mg; sodium 220.4mg.

The quality of the flour could make a real deal to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a best rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re making wholemeal dough , which not always getting bigger as well as white bread.

To made this in a dough , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.