Best Herbed Oatmeal Pan Bread Recipes

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HERBED OATMEAL PAN BREAD



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This beautiful, golden pan bread is especially good with a steaming bowl of homemade soup. The oats give it a distinctive flavor, and we really like the herb and Parmesan cheese topping.-Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons salt
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine boiling water and oats; cool to 110°-115°. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sugar, butter, salt, egg, oat mixture and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down and press evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. With very sharp knife, cut diagonal lines 1-1/2 in. apart completely through dough. Repeat in opposite direction, creating a diamond pattern. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Redefine pattern by gently poking along cut lines with a knife tip. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Brush bread with remaining butter; sprinkle with cheese mixture. Bake for 5 minutes. Loosely cover with foil and bake 5 minutes longer. Serve warm. Freeze option: After placing dough in pan and cutting diamond pattern, cover tightly and freeze. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Let rise, covered, in a warm place until doubled, about 11/2 hours. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HERBED OATMEAL PAN BREAD



Herbed Oatmeal Pan Bread image

I have been making this easy, yummy pan bread for quite some time. Everyone loves it. Great with soups in the winter. It doesn't take too long to make as the total preparation time is about 1 hour and 45-50 minutes.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons butter
3 3/4-4 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5 teaspoons regular dry yeast
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
6 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Grease 9x13 baking pan.
  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in the rolled oats.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons butter; cool to lukewarm (about 110-120 degrees).
  • In a large bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  • Add the rolled oat mixture and beat well till moistened--continue blending for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the beaten egg and mix well.
  • Then add 1 3/4-2 1/2 cups of flour for form stiff dough.
  • On floured surface, knead in 1/2-3/4 cups more flour till dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  • Shape into a ball, cover with a large bowl leaving it on the counter and rest about 15 minutes.
  • Punch down dough several times to remove any air bubbles.
  • Press into the greased pan.
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut diagonal lines 1 1/2" apart, cutting completely through the dough; repeat in opposite direction creating a diamond effect.
  • Cover with greased plastic wrap and cloth towel and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes till double.
  • Herb Topping: (optional) Mix the basil, cheese, and garlic powder together and set aside; melt the butter and keep separate.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  • Brush top with butter and then the Herb Topping and return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or till done.

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