Maple Oat Bread

Name: Maple Oat Bread
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 1.5 pound loaf
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 2 cups spelt flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour, or as needed; ½ cup rolled oats; 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast; 1\u2009½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1\u2009½ teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F/50 degrees C); ¼ cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 tablespoons rolled oats

This is a hearty and delicious bread with a sweet flavor and a little bit of spice. Try adding some raisins or chopped nuts for an added surprise. Excellent with nut butters.

INGRIDIENT

2 cups spelt flour

1 cup whole wheat flour, or as needed

½ cup rolled oats

1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F/50 degrees C)

¼ cup maple syrup

3 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 tablespoons rolled oats

DIRECTION

Step: 1

In a large bowl, stir together the spelt flour, whole wheat flour, oats, yeast, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Combine the oil, warm water, and 1/4 cup maple syrup; stir into the flour mixture.

Step: 2

When the dough is stiff enough, turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Knead in more flour if necessary to keep the dough from being sticky. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover, and set in a warm place to rise until double in size.

Step: 3

Punch down dough, and form into a tight ball by folding the sides into the center. The tighter the ball, the more it will rise instead of just spreading. Place on a greased baking sheet with the seam underneath. Let rise for 20 minutes, or until your finger leaves a dent when you poke it gently.

Step: 4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix together 3 tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Brush over the top of the loaf, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of oats.

Step: 5

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 162 calories; protein 4.8g; carbohydrates 30.3g; fat 3.2g; sodium 293.6mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal dough , which doesn’t always rise as well as clear bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be done 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 timesaver , as you can work it night before , then clear it off the next day.

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