Buttermilk Oat Bread

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