Amish Oat Bran Bread
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup oat bran
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • Variation: 1 /3 cup molasses
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, molasses, oat bran, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and honey to 120°-130°.
  2. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.
  3. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky).
  4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top.
  6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  7. Punch down dough.
  8. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
  9. Shape into a round loaf.
  10. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornmeal.
  11. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  12. With a sharp knife, make three diagonal slashes across top of loaf.
  13. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  14. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool.
  15. Yield: 1 loaf
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/amish-oat-bran-bread-tennessee-twist/