WHEAT-OATMEAL HONEY BREAD

Wheat-Oatmeal Honey Bread image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat flour
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 cup warm buttermilk (120° to 130°)
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
TOPPING:
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats

Steps:

In a bowl, combine whole wheat flour, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, oats, yeast and salt. Stir in the water, milk, honey and butter; beat until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 the dough down. Shape into two loaves; place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Beat egg white and water; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with oats. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

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