HONEY-OAT CASSEROLE BREAD

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The appetizing aroma of Honey-Oat Casserole Bread often fills Beverly Sterling's Gasport, New York kitchen. The round yeast loaf is tender and moist with a wonderful flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (12 wedges).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup boiling water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add butter, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add eggs, oat mixture and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 55 minutes., Punch dough down. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before removing from baking dish to a wire rack to cool. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.