Oatmeal Bread

I've been in a bread making mood lately.  I've been trying to find a bread that is good for sandwiches.  I found this recipe on the back of the King Arthur's Flour bag.   It was mighty tasty!

As claimed by the company:  This tender, high-rising bread makes wonderful sandwiches and great toast.

Oatmeal Bread

3 C King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour

1 C rolled oats 

2 T butter

1 1/2 t salt

3 T brown sugar or honey (I used honey)

2 t instant yeast OR 1 packet active dry yeast

1 1/4 C lukewarm milk

1.  In a saucepan, heat the milk with the butter just until the butter begins to melt.  Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk and let sit 5 minutes until frothy.

2.  In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, mixing to form a shaggy dough.  Knead by hand or machine till it's smooth.  Add flour as needed.  Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and allow to rest for 1 hour.  It'll become quite puffy, though it may not double.

3.  Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled surface, and shape it into a log.  Place in a lightly greased 9x5 - inch loaf pan.  Cover the pan and allow the dough to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, till it's crested 1 to 2 inches over the rim of the pan.

4. Bake the bread in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 40 minutes.  Yield:  1 loaf