This is a terrific recipe for baking bread without having to have a bread-machine.

Ease Meter

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Taste Meter

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Freshly baked bread has a warm, comforting aroma that is hard to resist!

Kitchen Kit

  • a stand-up mixer
  • a large bowl
  • 2 loaf pans

I highly suggest a stand=up mixer to make the process easier. No additional hand-kneading required!

Overview of how to Make this:

  1. Prepare the oat mixture in your stand-up mixer.
  2. Prepare the yeast in a small bowl.
  3. Combine yeast & egg into the oat mixture. Mix.
  4. Add the flour to the stand up mixture. Mix.
  5. Let rise. Sip some coffee, dance to some tunes, or relax time.
  6. Punch down, divide into loaves.
  7. Let rise. More coffee time, read a book, or go for a walk.
  8. Bake.

An Additional Bonus: This recipe makes two loaves.

Overview:

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 c oats
  • 1/3 c honey
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 2 tsp salt

A

Stand up mixer.

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 c warm water
  • 1/4 tsp of sugar

B

Into a small bowl.

  • 1 egg
  • 4 1/2 c spelt flour (or combination of flours)
Lastly
The crust is crispy and golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast (this equals 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 1/2 cups spelt flour (or a combination of flours)

Directions

  1. In a stand up mixer, combine all of the A ingredients. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, place B ingredients. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour yeast mixture into A.
  4. Add egg. Mix. Add flour. Mix.
  5. Oil a large bowl. Add dough and turn to coat dough with oil. Cover with towel, and let rise for 1 hour.
  6. Punch dough. Divide dough into two. Form loaves and place into oiled loaf pans. Let rise for 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375.
  7. Bake 30 minutes.

The flavor is sweet and slightly nutty, and a great accompaniment to a variety of dishes.

Inspiration:

Carrie’s Spelt Oatmeal Bread Recipe