APRICOT OAT SODA BREAD

Apricot Oat Soda Bread image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 (370 ml) can carnation evaporated skim milk, fat-free
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups large flake oats
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 cups Robin Hood Nutri Flour Blend
3 tablespoons brown sugar, light
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 tablespoons large flake oats
1 teaspoon Robin Hood Nutri Flour Blend

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
BREAD: In a medium bowl, mix evaporated milk and lemon juice. Mix in oats and oil; let stand for 5 minutes. In a separate large bowl, blend flour sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well combined. Make a well in dry ingredients.
Add wet ingredients and apricots to dry ingredients and stir. Knead gently using floured hands until no dry patches remain (dough will be sticky).
Transfer dough to baking sheet and pat into a 1-inch thick oval. Score with a large "x" about 1/4-inch deep using a sharp knife.
TOPPING: Gently press additional oats into crust; dust with flour. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes our clean.
Transfer to rack and cool before slicing.
TIP: Substitute any of your favorite dried fruit like cranberries or raisins to personalize you bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 437.2, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 13, Protein 6.4