Description
This Apple Pecan Oatmeal Bread is a warm, hearty loaf packed with deliciously sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and comforting oats. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or served alongside your favorite meal!
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (1 TBSP + 1 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast (e.g., Red Star)
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 cup warm buttermilk
- 2 TBSP vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (e.g., Quaker)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 5 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups coarsely chopped tart apples
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- Additional oat flakes or rolled oats, for sprinkling in pan and topping
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 TBSP cold water, for topping
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, stir yeast into warm water to soften.
- Combine Ingredients: Add warm milk, buttermilk, oil, brown sugar, salt, oats, cinnamon, 2 cups flour, chopped apples, and pecans. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until the dough becomes stiff enough to knead.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead, adding flour as necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat it with oil, and cover with a towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until puffy.
- Prepare Loaf Pans: Grease two 9″ x 5″ or 10″ x 5″ loaf pans, and sprinkle with rolled oats.
- Shape Loaves: Turn the dough out onto a lightly oiled surface, divide in half, and shape into loaves. Place the loaves into the prepared pans.
- Second Rise: Cover with lightly greased plastic and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the loaves with the egg/water mixture and sprinkle with additional rolled oats.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the loaves reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Cool: Immediately remove the bread from the pans and cool on a rack to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
Notes
- Dried Fruit: Swap out the fresh apples for dried fruit like raisins or cranberries for a different flavor profile.
- Nuts: Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans for a variation in texture and taste.
- Vegan Version: Use a plant-based milk and oil in place of the buttermilk and vegetable oil, and replace the egg wash with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
