This lumpy but loveable loaf of bread is dense and sour in a good way. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Or in the taste buds of the beholder. Whatever. The oatmeal adds more heft to the recipe. I will tell you, a little piece goes a long way. The recipe also contains a nice array of spices. Cumin, coriander, and anise mingle together to add extra flavor and fragrance to this bread. A touch of golden honey brings a sweet and lovely depth of flavor.
Just be aware that this Buttermilk Oatmeal Whole Wheat Bread takes a significant amount of time to make. It has a one and a half hour rise time and takes an hour to bake. Everyone’s oven is different. So I recommend checking the bread at the 45-minute mark. Tap on the bottom of the bread. If it sounds hollow, it’s done. This is a lovely bread to make on the weekends or for brunch. Furthermore, this is a workhorse for your fall or Thanksgiving table.
Top a slice of this bread with plain butter, cream cheese, or some scrambled eggs for a satisfying small meal or snack.
Buttermilk Oatmeal Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients
- 2+1/3 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 packages of active dry yeast 7 grams each
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground anise
- 3/4 cup rolled oats plus 2 tablespoons for decorating the top of the bread
Instructions
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Whisk together the flours and the salt in a large mixing bowl.
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Bring the buttermilk to a lukewarm temperature.
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Add to a separate bowl and sprinkle the yeast over the top.
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When the yeast starts to break up, add the honey, cumin, anise, and 3/4 cup of rolled oats. Mix together.
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Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture.
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Use your hands or the dough hook attachment of your mixer to knead everything into a smooth dough.
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Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm place for 1 hour.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Turn the bread dough out onto a lightly floured workspace and knead again.
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Form a round shape out of the dough and transfer the dough to the prepared pan,
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cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest in a warm place for another 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Sprinkle the top of the bread with the remaining 2 tablespoons of rolled oats.
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Gently press the oats into the top of the bread.
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Place a cast-iron pan or similar filled with water on the bottom of the oven.
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Place the bread in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
So, do you like this Buttermilk Oatmeal Whole Wheat Bread? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:
WHOLE WHEAT ESPRESSO DATE BREAD
Pistachio Espresso Oatmeal Cookies
WHOLE WHEAT STRAWBERRY BASIL MUFFINS
