Grainy Orange Bread Recipe: Makes 3 loaves
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 2 package active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- peel from 1 orange
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 1/2 cups barley flour
- 1 cup rye flour
- 3-4 cups flour
Method
In a saucepan add 2 cups of water and the oatmeal. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute after. Be sure to continually stir. Pour into a large mixing bowl and allow to cool to lukewarm. In a small bowl add the remaining 1/2 cup of warm water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to activate, this will take about 5 minutes. Grate the rind from a large orange. After the oatmeal has cooled add the yeast, orange peel, butter, molasses and salt. Mix together, then add the warm milk. In another bowl combine the flours and slowly add to the oatmeal mixture. Knead the dough for 8 minutes till sooth and elastic. Place into a greased bowl and cover to rise for 60-90 minutes or till double. Pour out dough and knead to remove the air bubbles. Divide dough into 3 parts. Shape into loaves. Place into 3 greased 9x5 loaf pans. Cover again and allow to rise. Bake in a 375 preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.