Oaty Sandwich Bread

Oaty Sandwich Bread

• 2 c oats
• 6 c whey (from yogurt straining)
• 1 packet fast-rising flour
• 1/2 c honey (I never actually measure)
• 1 c coconut oil (or vegetable shortening)
• 2 c whole wheat flour
• Lots of wheat flour. Maybe 8 c? It will depend on your moisture levels and the flour itself.

Microwave the oats in 2-3 cups of the whey for three minutes, or at long enough to get them nice and soft. I use my 4c pyrex mixing cup, which doesn’t boil over like a narrower jar. Let the mixture cool down to 90F. This can take as long as an hour, but don’t skimp on this step. If the mixture is too hot, it will kill your yeast!

Mix in honey, coconut oil and yeast. Slowly, 1 c at a time, mix in flour 1 c at a time until dough holds together well. Let rise until doubled in size (depends on temperature).

Punch down. Divide into two bread pans, and you may have enough left over for a small baguette or two. Preheat oven to 450F while loaves rise for 45 minutes. Slash tops and bake for 45 minutes.

After cooling, I often slice one up and stick it i the freezer. It can be toasted straight from the freezer without going stale.

Spent Grain Bread

3 c whole wheat flour
3 c spent grains, processed
1 c nut flour (pecans or almonds)
2 tsp salt
2 tsp yeast
1/4 c honey
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c olive oil
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c almond milk

Followed directions from here:
http://www.beeratjoes.com/index.php/beer-dinners/spent-grain-beer-bread/

Had to add more flour to get it dry enough to form a ball.  Also allowed a second rise, about 1.5-2 hours.  Scored the tops, but might not do that next time.

This was fantastic!  I can't believe I finally made bread that wasn't dense as granite!

Healthy, Tasty Banana Bread

1 c nut flout
1/2 c whole wheat
1/2 c oat flour
1/4 c flax seed meal
1 tsp baking powder
Nutmeg and allspice to taste (about 1 tsp each)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c oil
3 eggs
1/2 c brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract


Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.  Beat eggs for about 2 minutes, then mix in sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.  Beat for a few minutes, then mix in bananas and dry ingredients.  Bake at 350F for 55 minutes.

Banana Nut Bread

1 c white whole wheat flour
2 c oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder1/4 ts salt
½ c brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ tsp lemon juice
¾ c walnuts, chopped
1 tsp allspice
1 c mashed bananas
½ stick of butter
¼ c sour cream
1 ½ tsp vanilla

Mix together oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and allspice in a bowl.  In a mixer, whisk together butter and sour cream until fluffy.  Slowly add sugar until well blended.  Add eggs 1 at a time.  Beat in mashed bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla.  Mix in flour mixture and walnuts.  Bake in greased loaf pan at 350F for 1 hour 5 mins.

Honey Nut Scones

Adapted from Dorie Greenspan’s Baking; From my home to Yours (p31)
½ egg
1 tbs honey
2 tbs 2% milk
2 tbs evap milk
1 c white whole wheat
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
½ stick cold butter, cut into small pieces
¼ c chopped walnuts
Splash of vanilla

Mix eggs, milks, vanilla, and honey in a small bowl.
Mix dry ingredients in a separate, large bowl.  Work butter in gently, with fingertips, until pieces are smaller than a pea.  Gently mix in wet ingredients, then chopped nuts with only a few turns of a spatula.  Gently form dough into ball on a floured surface.Flatted into a thick circle,  Cut into 6 wedges.  Transfer to parchment paper, and bake for 20 minutes at 400F.

These turned out really well.  I think I’ll try more scones!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola Bars

4 c rolled oats
1 c peanut butter
2 tbs flax seeds
1/2 c cashews
1 c flaked coconut
6 ounches chopped dark chocolate
1/2 c agave nectar

Mix oats, flax seeds, coocnut, and cashews.  Mix in melted peanut butter and agave nectar.  Add chocolate.

Put in greased baking dish.  Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Got the idea from here.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c pecans, processed to a thick powder
½ c white whole wheat
2 c oats
1/8 tsp baking soda
½ c butter (1 stick)
½ c brown sugar
1 egg
1 tbs vanilla
¼ c vegetable oil
1 c chocolate chips

Bake on a greased or nonstick cookie sheet at 325 F for 12 mins. Made with the kids 8 june, 2010 at the beginning of summer break. They turned on the Kitchenaid (with help) for the first time!
The cookies were burned on the bottom and not cooked through. Not enough bite. Maybe walnuts and no oil next time? After the first batch was baked, I threw in a handful of unground oats into what was left. That worked much, better, though they were still a little light on flavor. More vanilla?