Pull out your bread machine and make a delicious loaf of Oatmeal Molasses Bread! It's easy to make this flavorful, 1½ lb. loaf of bread!
- 1¼ cups warm water (110-115℉.)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup quick cooking oats *SEE NOTES
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
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IMPORTANT: Add ingredients to the machine's bread pan in the order listed for optimal results.
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First add warm water (between 110°-115°F.), then add (in this order) vegetable oil, molasses, salt, flour, and oats. Make a small "well" in the middle of the oats, then add active dry yeast to the "well".
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On the control panel, select a "White Bread" setting, then select the loaf size as a "Large (1½ lb.) loaf". Set the crust color as "Medium", if that selection is available. Start the bread machine, and let it do all the work of kneading and baking for you.
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The bread will take about 3 hours, 15 minutes from start to finish. Of course, machines vary greatly, so your time will depend on the bread machine you use.
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When done, remove the bread pan from the machine. Let bread cool at least 10 minutes before removing loaf from the pan. Let the bread cool on a wire rack until cool enough to slice well. Enjoy!
NOTES: Old fashioned oats may be substituted for the quick cooking oats called for in the recipe. Pulse them several times in a food processor to break down the oat flakes into slightly smaller pieces.