SWEET OATMEAL BREAD (ABM, BREAD MACHINE)

Sweet Oatmeal Bread (Abm, Bread Machine) image

Provided by GeeWhiz

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 Loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup old fashioned oats (or 1 cup)
1 1/4-1 3/8 cups water (or 1 5/8 to 1 3/4 cups)
3 tablespoons molasses (or 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (or 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or 2 teaspoons)
3 cups bread flour (or 4 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (or 2 teaspoons)

Steps:

Use the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe!
Place all ingredients in bread pan, in the order recommended by your brand of machine.
Select Basic/Standard and Light Crust settings; Press Start.
Observe the dough as it kneads; After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if your machine sounds as if it's straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until the dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.
After baking, remove from pan and cool for one hour before slicing; great toasted!