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This easy and delicious Irish Oatmeal Bread recipe is made with steel cut oats, yeast, and molasses. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, & everything in between.
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Irish Oatmeal Bread

Soft and hearty Irish oatmeal bread made with steel cut oats and molasses. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, and everyday baking.
Course Breads, Breakfast
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proofing Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 10 servings
Calories 254kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 1 cup steel-cut Irish oats
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the boiling water, oats, and molasses. Stir and let rest for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, until foamy.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the oat mixture and yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Add the oil and 1 cup of flour. Mix until incorporated.
  • Add another cup of flour and the salt. Mix again.
  • Add the remaining cup of flour and knead for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, elastic, and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a loaf.
  • Place the dough into a greased 9-inch loaf pan.
  • Cover and let rise again for 30 to 40 minutes, or until puffy and nearly doubled.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Brush the top with the beaten egg.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • Soaking the oats softens them and improves the texture of the bread
  • Do not skip the first rise, it develops structure and flavor
  • If the dough feels too sticky, add a little flour, 1 tablespoon at a time
  • This bread freezes very well. Slice before freezing for easy use
Microwave proofing option:
The first rise takes about 30 minutes and the second rise about 15 minutes
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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