FAVORITE MAPLE OATMEAL BREAD

Favorite Maple Oatmeal Bread image

This is one of my favorite recipes, especially since it features maple syrup. Vermont produces more maple syrup that any other state.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup boiling water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup hot brewed coffee
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
5-1/2 to 6 cups bread flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the coffee, syrup, oil and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oat mixture, eggs, sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges