Introducing the delectable “Old-Fashioned Porridge Bread,” a delightful twist on the classic oat bread, crafted with a medley of 5, 7, and 10-grain cereals, lending it a wholesome touch that transcends the ordinary. This versatile recipe allows you to play with the grains, giving you the freedom to substitute rolled oats with the richness of whole or cracked-wheat flour, infusing your loaves with a nutty and hearty flavor profile. 🌾🍞
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Description:
In the enchanting world of Porridge Bread, the magic begins as the cereal dances in a hot water bath, softening and absorbing flavors like a culinary symphony. Though named for its porridge-like beginnings, this is, at its heart, a celebration of oats, weaving a tale that stretches back in time, embracing the warmth of tradition. This narrative-style recipe invites you to explore and create, making each loaf uniquely yours.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 envelopes active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup table molasses
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 1/2 – 6 cups all-purpose flour
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1360.3
- Fat: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2361mg
- Carbohydrates: 264g
- Fiber: 11.8g
- Sugar: 34.5g
- Protein: 32.6g
Recipe Yield: 4 loaves
Instructions:
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🌬️ Begin the enchantment by pouring 3 cups of boiling water over 2 cups of rolled oats and 1/4 cup of shortening. Stir this concoction until the shortening gracefully melts, then let it stand for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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🌾 Meanwhile, in a separate act of culinary poetry, dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in 1 cup of lukewarm water (maintain a temperature of 100°F). Over this sugary elixir, sprinkle 2 envelopes of active dry yeast, letting them stand for 10 minutes. Stir the yeast briskly with a fork, creating a yeast symphony.
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🌡️ Now, in a harmonious union, stir the softened yeast into the lukewarm rolled oat mixture. Add 2/3 cup of table molasses, 4 teaspoons of salt, and cool this divine concoction to lukewarm.
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🥄 With a rhythm in your heart, beat in 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, vigorously mixing either by hand or with the accompaniment of an electric mixer.
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🌪️ Gradually, with a gentle dance, beat in an additional 5 1/2 to 6 cups of all-purpose flour, working in the last remnants with a rotating motion of your skilled hands.
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🍞 Turn this dough onto a floured surface, kneading it for a splendid 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes a testament to your culinary prowess.
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🌟 Shape this masterpiece into a smooth ball and place it in a greased bowl, rotating the dough to grace every surface. Cover it like a treasure, letting it rise until doubled, which takes approximately 1 1/2 hours in a warm cocoon.
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👊 Punch down the risen dough and, with the finesse of an artist, shape it into 4 loaves, each a testament to your culinary vision.
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🍃 Place these masterpieces in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans, greasing the tops for a golden finish. Cover them again, allowing them to rise until doubled, a journey that takes around 1 hour.
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🌋 Preheat your oven to a sizzling 400°F, and then, with eager anticipation, bake these loaves for 30 to 35 minutes, letting the aroma fill your kitchen with the promise of a delectable creation.
In every slice of this Old-Fashioned Porridge Bread, you’ll taste the rich tapestry of grains, the tender embrace of oats, and the love that went into crafting a bread that transcends time. Let this recipe be your culinary canvas, where tradition meets creativity, and each bite tells a story of flavors that dance on your taste buds. 🌾🎨
