Herbed Oat Pan Bread Recipes

HERBED OAT PAN BREAD

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in oats. Remove from heat. Stir in butter; cool to 120°-130°F.
• 2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add oat mixture, combine until moistened. Add egg. Add seasonings to dough (basil, garlic, oregano). Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in additional flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
• 3. Let dough rest for 15 minutes. Punch dough down. Press dough into a 9x13in., greased, baking dish. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
• 4. Brush dough with 4 Tablespoons of melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and garlic salt on top of bread; continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until brown.

HERBED OATMEAL PAN BREAD

Steps:

• Grease 9x13 baking pan.
• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan and stir in the rolled oats.
• Remove from heat and stir in 3 tablespoons butter; cool to lukewarm (about 110-120 degrees).
• In a large bowl combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
• Add the rolled oat mixture and beat well till moistened--continue blending for about 3 minutes.
• Add the beaten egg and mix well.
• Then add 1 3/4-2 1/2 cups of flour for form stiff dough.
• On floured surface, knead in 1/2-3/4 cups more flour till dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
• Shape into a ball, cover with a large bowl leaving it on the counter and rest about 15 minutes.
• Punch down dough several times to remove any air bubbles.
• Press into the greased pan.
• Using a very sharp knife, cut diagonal lines 1 1/2" apart, cutting completely through the dough; repeat in opposite direction creating a diamond effect.
• Cover with greased plastic wrap and cloth towel and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes till double.
• Herb Topping: (optional) Mix the basil, cheese, and garlic powder together and set aside; melt the butter and keep separate.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.
• Brush top with butter and then the Herb Topping and return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or till done.