Homemade Oatmeal Molasses Bread Recipe

Name: Homemade Sweet Oatmeal Molasses Bread Recipe
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 4 cups boiling water; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup molasses; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour

While there’s a trend to cutting carbs, I dream of cutting into these loaves of bread. You can’t help but you love a slice of warm freshly-baked bread. There’s nothing more comforting than the simplicity of warm bread that’s fresh out of the oven with melted butter. If there was ever a bread recipe to bake, this homemade oatmeal molasses bread recipe is worth it!

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The Story Behind The Oatmeal Molasses Bread Recipe

My mom always made this recipe when I was growing up. She learned to appreciate the art of bread making through my grandfather. It became nostalgic for her to make bread in the kitchen while us kids watched her. Fast forward twenty years and I’m now making this bread for my family.

Like any great bread recipe, it’s not easy, but it’s definitely worth it. You get three loaves from this recipe and it takes about 2.5 hours from start to finish. It’s well worth it for a few weeks of bread!

If your family can’t go through the three loaves, consider gifting one of the loaves. Everyone passes out cookies or candy, but it’s rare nowadays to receive homemade bread. You can even add a cute gift tag to it that says “Thought You Might Knead Some Homemade Bread” – isn’t that a cute idea?

How To Make This Oatmeal Molasses Bread Recipe

In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the oatmeal.

Add the molasses, sugar, oil and salt.

Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally.

Stir in yeast.

Add 8 cups flour. Beat until smooth.

Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

Punch dough down.

Divide the dough into thirds and shape into loaves. Place in three greased 9×5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 3 Loaves

Homemade Sweet Oatmeal Molasses Bread Recipe

A dense and slightly sweet homemade oatmeal molasses bread recipe.

Prep Time 2 hours

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups boiling water
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 teaspoons salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the molasses, sugar, oil and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Stir in yeast. Add 8 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down and divide into thirds; shape into loaves. Place in three greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16 Slices Per Loaf

Serving Size:

1 Slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 409mgCarbohydrates: 85gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 10g

**Nutritional facts are calculated by a third party. Actual values may vary.