Oat Bran Health Bread Recipes

OAT BRAN BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the Dough setting, and Start.
• After the dough has risen once, remove it from the machine. Knead it a few times, and then shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until done.
• Alternatively, choose the Basic or White Bread setting, and Start.

OAT-BRAN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add oil, sugar, molasses, salt, wheat germ, bran and remaining warm water; mix well. Add oats, whole wheat flour and 2 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down and shape into four loaves. Place in a greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

OAT BRAN BREAD

Steps:

• Warm water/ milk to lukewarm temperature.
• Melt shortening.
• Warm mixer bowl with warm water.
• Dissolve yeast in a little water.
• Add water/milk and shortening.
• Add salt and sugar.
• Add flour and bran.
• Stir all ingredients for 30 sec.
• Mix on Speed 2 for 2 minutes or until elastic.
• Dough should be moist. If it looks dry add water as needed but not more than 1/4 cup.
• Place dough in greased bowl and cover.Allow dough to double in size (approx 1 hour).
• Punch down and form into a loaf, allow to rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease large loaf pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• I used a Kitchen Aid Mixer to mix this dough so if using a different mixer you may need to use different settings.

OAT BRAN HEALTH BREAD

Steps:

• Add water, yeast, canola oil and honey to the pan of the bread machine; stir to dissolve yeast. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, stir together oat bran, whole wheat flour, bread flour, flax seed meal, wheat gluten and salt. Pour this mixture into the pan of the bread machine. Select Whole Wheat cycle; press Start.
• After the dough has risen, remove it from the bread machine and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form into a loaf shape and place in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

HONEY OAT BRAN BREAD

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer, which is usually in the order given, being careful that the yeast doesn't come in contact with the salt.