Easy Homemade Bread

Name: Easy Homemade Bread
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast; 1-1/4 cup Warm Water; 1 Tablespoon Honey Or Agave Nectar; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Rolled Oats; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted (or Margarine)

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
1-1/4 cup Warm Water
1 Tablespoon Honey Or Agave Nectar
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 cup Rolled Oats
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted (or Margarine)

Directions

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1. In a medium bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and stir until it dissolves. Add the honey (or agave nectar, if you prefer a vegan version), stir, and set aside for a few minutes.
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2. Meanwhile, mix flour, oats, and salt in a large bowl. Mix the wet mixture into the dry and stir until completely combined.
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3. Brush a loaf pan generously with the melted butter (or Earth Balance margarine) before transferring the dough into the pan. Cover with a slightly damp towel and set in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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4. Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle. Once the bread has risen, bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden and pulling away from the sides.
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5. Turn on the broiler for 20-30 seconds and watch closely, removing the bread once the top reaches a slightly darker cooler. Turn the bread out of the pan almost immediately, allowing to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter.