Oatmeal Pan Bread

Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 -2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Recipe

• 1 1- combine boiling water and oats. let it cool.
• 2 2- in a mixing bowl, combine yeast, sugar, oil, egg, salt, oat mixture and 2 cups whole wheat flour. beat until smooth.
• 3 3- add remaining flour to form a soft dough. knead until smooth and elastic ( about 8 minutes ).
• 4 4- press the dough evenly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. cover and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
• 5 5- punch the dough down in the pan and with a sharp knife, cut diagonal lines 1-1/2 inches apart completely through dough. repeat in opposite direction, creating a diagonal pattern.
• 6 6- cover and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 7 7- brush with the melted butter, sprinkle with kosher salt, pamesan cheese, herbs and garlic powder, if desired.
• 8 8- bake at 350º f for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.