HERBED OAT PAN BREAD

Herbed Oat Pan Bread image

Provided by Brandi Kirkpatrick

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

DOUGH
2 c water
1 c quick-cooking oats
3 Tbsp margarine or butter, softened
3 - 3 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c sugar
2 pkg (.25 oz) active dry yeast (5 teaspoons of bulk yeast)
2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder (use minced if you want that real garlic kick)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
TOPPING
6 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted, divided
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese (or hard cheese blend)
1 Tbsp garlic salt

Steps:

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in oats. Remove from heat. Stir in butter; cool to 120°-130°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add oat mixture, combine until moistened. Add egg. Add seasonings to dough (basil, garlic, oregano). Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in additional flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Let dough rest for 15 minutes. Punch dough down. Press dough into a 9x13in., greased, baking dish. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
4. Brush dough with 4 Tablespoons of melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and garlic salt on top of bread; continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until brown.