Claire’s Favorite Bread

This is what I used for communion bread yesterday. I make it all the time for my family. Would like to say we use it for high-minded purposes like sandwiches and soups, but it barely lasts a day just going as butter-slathered slices.

1 c warm water (or milk, or 1/2 water 1/2 milk)
2 T sugar or brown sugar or maple syrup
2 T canola oil or melted butter
2 t yeast
3 c flour (I use 1/2 all-purpose, 1/2 whole wheat)
1/2 c oats
1-1/2 t salt (regular table salt)

Combine in bread machine, in order prescribed by manufacturer; run Dough cycle. Take out finished dough and shape as you like; place shaped dough on/into desired GREASED baking vessel. Cover and let rise for 1/2 hour. Bake at 350F for 1/2 hour, or until appropriately browned.

If you don’t have a bread machine…
1) Combine water, sugar, oil, yeast. Let sit for 5-10 min, until foamy.
2) Combine flour, oats, salt. Stir in wet ingredients with a wooden spoon until the going gets tough. Use unincorporated flour to flour a countertop and plop dough on it. Knead 6-10 min, incorporating flour to reduce stickiness as required, until smooth and elastic. Cover and set aside to rise for 1 h.
3) Shape dough and place on/into desired GREASED baking vessel. Cover and let rise for 1/2 hour.
4) Bake at 350F for 1/2 hour, or until appropriately browned.

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