Oat Nut Bread

Name: Oat Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices)
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (70° to 80°); 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, melted, divided; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 cups bread flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 3 hours

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices)

Test Kitchen Approved

A bread machine makes the process of preparing homemade bread so much easier. Toasted nuts enhance the flavor of this lovely loaf. —Diane Morrill, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, melted, divided
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups bread flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Directions

In bread machine pan, place the milk, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, brown sugar, salt, flours and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available.
Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add oats and nuts. Brush baked loaf with remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 141 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

A bread machine makes the process of preparing homemade bread so much easier. Toasted nuts enhance the flavor of this lovely loaf. —Diane Morrill, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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