Honey Oat Bread

It has taken several attempts and a few variations, until I got this right. I'm finally satisfied with this one. It's great toasted. Plain. Bun. Loaf.

It's just plain. old. good.

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Honey Oat Bread

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2 1/2 cup lukewarm water

4 tbsp butter

4 tbsp honey

4 tsp yeast

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2 tsp salt

1 cup rolled oats

2 cups whole wheat flour

4 cups all purpose flour

1. Combine first four ingredients in a bowl. Proof 10 minutes.
2. In seperate bowl, combine last four ingredients.
3. Combine two bowls, knead 10-15 minutes.
4. Rise until doubled (about an hour)
5. Punch down, place into loaf pan ~ or form into buns
6. Rise until doubled (45 min-1 hour)
7. Bake at 350 ~ 35 minutes for two loaves, 20 minutes for buns.
8. Invite me over to eat them with you over afternoon tea.