A sweet, yeast-risen oat bread with cinnamony
swirls of dried blueberries.
Dried Blueberry and
Spice Swirl Bread
- 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour - divided
use
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup non-fat dry milk
2 packages active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup light molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups (8-ounces) dried blueberries
- In a large bowl stir together 1 cup of
the flour, oats, dry milk, yeast and salt; set aside.
- Heat water, molasses and oil until very
warm, 120°F to 130°F (50°C to 55°C).
- Pour warm liquid over flour-yeast mixture.
Add egg and beat with an electric mixer on low speed for
3 minutes.
- By hand, stir in 3 cups of flour. When
dough can be handled, remove from bowl and knead for 5 to 7 minutes,
incorporating the remaining cup of flour if needed, until the
dough is firm yet smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let
rest in a warm, humid place free from drafts until doubled in
size, about 1 hour.
- Thoroughly grease two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch
loaf pans; set aside.
- Punch down dough and divide in half. Roll
each half into a rectangle, 8 x 16-inches. Brush each half with
melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly
over halves. Sprinkle the dried blueberries evenly over the cinnamon
mixture. Starting at the short end, roll each half tightly. With
the seam sides down, place in prepared pans. Cover with greased
waxed paper and let rest in a warm, humid place until doubled
in size, about 1 hour.
- Bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C)
for 40 to 45 minutes or until bread is golden brown and sounds
hollow when tapped. Remove bread from pans and allow to cool
on wire racks.
Makes 2 loaves.
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