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Grandma’s Oatmeal Bread (Leyendecker)

Grandma's Oatmeal Bread (Leyendecker recipe image
This traditional oatmeal bread delivers a comforting, home-baked experience with every slice. Enriched with light molasses and old-fashioned oats, it offers a subtle sweetness balanced by savory notes from the salt and shortening. The texture is remarkably soft and moist, staying fresh for days thanks to the oatmeal content. Perfect for toast with butter, sandwiches, or served alongside hearty soups and stews, this bread is a versatile staple for any family table. It requires simple pantry staples and a bit of patience for rising, resulting in a loaf that tastes like it came straight from a grandmotherâÂÂs kitchen. Ideal for weekend baking projects or holiday gatherings.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 194
Dietary: Vegan
Description
This traditional oatmeal bread delivers a comforting, home-baked experience with every slice. Enriched with light molasses and old-fashioned oats, it offers a subtle sweetness balanced by savory notes from the salt and shortening. The texture is remarkably soft and moist, staying fresh for days thanks to the oatmeal content. Perfect for toast with butter, sandwiches, or served alongside hearty soups and stews, this bread is a versatile staple for any family table. It requires simple pantry staples and a bit of patience for rising, resulting in a loaf that tastes like it came straight from a grandmotherâÂÂs kitchen. Ideal for weekend baking projects or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
  • Dry yeast
  • Warm water
  • Boiling water
  • Old-fashioned oatmeal
  • Light molasses
  • Shortening
  • Salt
  • Beaten
  • Sifted flour (part whole wheat if preferred)
  • For glaze
  • Water
  • Rolled oats
  • Rolled oats for sprinkling
Directions
  1. 1
    Soften yeast in warm water.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine boiling water, oatmeal, molasses, shortening and salt.
  3. 3
    Cool mixture to lukewarm temperature.
  4. 4
    Stir in 2 cups flour and beat well.
  5. 5
    Add eggs and yeast mixture and beat well.
  6. 6
    Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  7. 7
    Turn out onto lightly floured surface, cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes.
  9. 9
    Place in lightly greased bowl, turning dough once to coat surface.
  10. 10
    Cover with a dish towel and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1-1/2 hours.
  11. 11
    Punch down dough to release air.
  12. 12
    Coat 2 well-greased 8-1/2x4-1/2x2-1/2" loaf pans with 1 tablespoon of rolled oats in each pan.
  13. 13
    Divide dough in half.
  14. 14
    Shape 2 loaves and place in prepared pans.
  15. 15
    Cover and let rise until almost double in bulk, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  16. 16
    Brush tops with mixture of 1 egg white and 1 tablespoon water.
  17. 17
    Sprinkle lightly with additional rolled oats.
  18. 18
    Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 40-50 minutes.
  19. 19
    Cover with foil or brown paper after baking 15 minutes if tops are getting too brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 194kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.6g8%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 15.5mg6%
Sodium 1247mg52%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 5.1g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: oatmeal bread, molasses bread, yeast bread, homemade bread, hearty loaf, comfort food, classic baking, soft crumb, golden crust, family recipe, toast, sandwich bread
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