A hearty oat yeast bread with the tangy flavor of sourdough. This recipe was written for use with bread machines.

Sourdough Oatmeal Bread

1 3/4 cup sourdough starter
2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup rolled oats
2 1/4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

1. Place ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
2. Select Basic bread cycle and start machine.

Makes one (2 pound) loaf.