Rolled Oats Bread

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Rolled Oats (Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant.)
• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (Plus more for dusting.)
• 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (Or 1 packet.)
• 1.5 cups Warm Water (About 105-115°F.)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (Or maple syrup.)
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt (Sea salt or table salt.)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Plus more for greasing the bowl and pan.)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
2. 2Add the rolled oats, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
3. 3Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
4. 4Grease a large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Punch down the dough to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
6. 6Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until the dough reaches the top of the pan.
7. 7Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. If the top is browning too quickly, tent with foil.
8. 8Remove the loaf from the pan and let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.