Small but substantial. This oaten loaf is wonderful with butter and jam or cheese.
Buttermilk Oat Bread
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makes 2 small loaves
1 cup fine oatmeal
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup milk
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
In a bowl, soak the oatmeal in the buttermilk and milk overnight.
The following day...
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking tray with baking parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the oatmeal and milk mixture and mix well to give a soft dough. Knead until smooth.
Divide the dough into two portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion out to a thickness of about 1 inch and about 4 inches in diameter. Place both loaves on the prepared baking sheet, side by side about 3 inches apart, and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and sound hollow when tapped.
Remove from the oven and serve hot with butter and jam.
Notes: I brushed the tops of each loaf with a bit of butter then sprinkled flaked oats on top.
Hope everyone had a great weekend! Some warmer temperatures are coming our way.
- JD
- JD