TOASTED OATMEAL BREAD

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/3 cups water
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg
1 cup old-fashioned oats, lightly toasted
2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt; mix well. In a small saucepan, heat water, milk, molasses and butter until a thermometer reads 120°-130° (butter does not need to melt). Add to yeast mixture; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg, oats and 2 cups flour; beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down. Shape into two round loaves; place on greased baking sheets. With sharp knife, cut four parallel slashes on top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.

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