My only tweaks - half stoneground wholemeal flour, half strong white flour, and I used dried yeast, so I added some of the honey to the warm water to activate my yeast. And I made a half quantity, although I think my loaf tin must be a fair bit bigger than Laurie's, because despite rising really well, I ended up with quite a thin loaf. But it was so good that next time I am going the whole hog. Just gorgeous. Tender, flavourful crumb, chewy crust.
15 comments:
yum!! i love homemade bread! the oatmeal sounds so good :D
Its got lovely color
Heather - I'm a bit hit & miss with the yeast cookery, but this was an excellent recipe.
Kat - thanks!
I've had my own bread troubles, as you know - yeast can be tricky. This loaf sounds wonderful and rustic, especially with the touch of honey.
oatmeal and honey? delish!
Sarah - it's enough to bring out the sweetness of the oats, but not so much that you think you are eating dessert!
Darius - thanks!
Looks tasty! I love oats and honey.
Wow that looks delicious! I love the way you cut each piece thick too.
Looks great FC, I would have to use strong flour wouldn't I? (I want to make it but am out of strong flour and can't get to the shops.)
I just had to make porridge with honey for breakfast after looking at the bread.
Natashya - thanks!
Stacey - well it was quite a flat loaf, so my slices needed to be thick!
HH - I think so. It needs the gluten.
Mother - at least you weren't driven to athol brose by the combination!
i love this kind of recipe. what is more comforting than oatmeal-honey bread? warm and spread with butter, what a treat!
alexandra
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Yum, that looks delicious. I need to test some baking in our new oven so just trying to decide what's first...
Ali - we've got goat's milk butter in the house at the moment. The slight cheesiness with the warm bread was perfect!
Gemma - good luck with the new oven!
there is nothing better than hamemade bread.
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