I debated on whether to show you this Maple Oatmeal Bread recipe for the bread machine when I took it out of my bread machine or not. It looked so bumpy and irregular. And then I tasted it.
This is the BEST tasting loaf of bread I have ever made in my bread machine, bumpy and irregular looking or not! She may not be the prettiest loaf ever, but she sure is the tastiest!
To be honest, I am in love. Purely and simply in love. This bread has the nicest flavor with a lovely crisp crust, and such a beautiful tight crumb.
I thought because it was nobbly looking on top that meant it might be dry, but it is quite the opposite!!!
I dare say did I make the loaf on the dough setting and then shape and bake it in a regular oven and loaf pan it might be a lot prettier, but, you know? I really hope you don't judge this book by its cover because if you did, you would be missing out on something really special.
All of the nobbles and crannies on top just add to the tastiness of it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
The recipe is one which I adapted from one of my favorite bread machine cookbooks, "The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook", by Beth Hensperger. Every single loaf I have made from this book is excellent.
This is no exception. It is wholesome and toothsome and really delicious!
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE MAPLE OATMEAL BREAD
Simple everyday ingredients, and perhaps a few surprises!
- 1 1/3 cups (318g/308ml) buttermilk
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 TBS butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups (298g) bread flour
- 3/4 cup (60g) rolled oats
- 1 TBS vital wheat gluten
- 2 1/2 tsp bread machine yeast
Try to use a Maple syrup which is specific for cooking/baking with. This will be a "B" grade syrup and has a more pronounced maple flavor.
I like to use the large flake rolled oats. They have a lovely toothsome texture and flavor.
The flour I used is Anita's 60/40 baker's blend flour, which I buy on Amazon. Its organic, non GMO, Kosher and made in Canada and is a perfect blend ofenriched wheat flour, sprouted whole wheat flour, sprouted spelt flour, and sprouted rye flour. It makes for a very tasty loaf.
I add Vital Wheat Gluten to all of my recipes for bread making in a bread machine. You can purchase it online. It helps to yield a much better loaf, helping the loaf to rise higher with a nicer texture than without it.
Vital wheat gluten is best stored in the refrigerator (for up to one year), but you can store it on the counter if you think you will use it up within two months (highly unlikely for the home baker.) Again, I buy mine on Amazon.
HOW TO MAKE MAPLE OATMEAL BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)
I love making bread in the bread machine. It always turns out beautiful, well maybe a bit ugly, but is also the perfect size for me to use.
Place all of the ingredients in your bread machine according to the manufacturer's instructions in the handbook which comes with your particular machine. (In mine you put the yeast in the bottom, then flour, etc. finishing with the wet and butter.) Take care not to let any salt touch the yeast.Set crust on dark and program basic cycle. Press start. Remove from the bread machine as soon as the baking cycle ends, placing it on a wire rack to cool.Leave to cool to room temperature before slicing.
Just look at that beautiful tight crumb. Is that not the perfect texture for a bread? I loved this bread. It has a lovely wholesome flavor and a bit of a tang from the buttermilk.
It is not too sweet, with only a slight flavor and sweetness from the maple syrup. I love the crisp crust on this. Do make sure you set your crust to dark!
If you are wanting to read all of my hints and tips for making bread in the bread machine, check out my post here. You can't go wrong!
This bread makes beautiful toast. That's what I had after church for my lunch today. A nice hot slice of well buttered toast. It was so delicious!
It would also be very delicious serve with a hearty bowl of soup or chili. Yes, even a tasty bowl of stew, beef, chicken or otherwise.
I think it would also be perfect served with some ham and baked beans! That's how I am going to enjoy some for my supper!
I just love using my bread machine. If you do as well, you might also enjoy these tasty bread recipes:
FRENCH SANDWICH PAIN AU LAIT - Perfect for making sandwiches. Beautiful texture, flavor and crumb.
INSTANT POTATO BREAD - This sturdy loaf uses instant potato flakes for a beautiful dense bread that is perfectly at home on the supper table. It has a beautiful crumb and a crisp crust. The interior of the bread is moist, fluffy and dense. And the flavor is amazing. In short it is perfect!
Yield: 1 loafAuthor: Marie Rayner
Maple Oatmeal Bread
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 5 MShe might not be pretty, but this bread machine loaf of bread is probably the most delicious bread I have ever made in my bread machine. Filled with the goodness of oats and a light maple flavor, not to mention a tang from the buttermilk.Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups (318g/308ml) buttermilk
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 TBS butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups (298g) bread flour
- 3/4 cup (60g) rolled oats
- 1 TBS vital wheat gluten
- 2 1/2 tsp bread machine yeast
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in your bread machine according to the manufacturer's instructions in the handbook which comes with your particular machine. (In mine you put the yeast in the bottom, then flour, etc. finishing with the wet and butter.) Take care not to let any salt touch the yeast.
- Set crust on dark and program basic cycle. Press start. Remove from the bread machine as soon as the baking cycle ends, placing it on a wire rack to cool.
- Leave to cool to room temperature before slicing.
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