Instructions: * Put a cup of oatmeal in blender and blend till it is like coarse meal, dump it in a large bowl

Note: if you use a high gluten flour and have smaller loaf pans, divide the dough into thirds. I use King Arthur flour 1/2 bread flour and 1/2 white whole wheat which does not rise quite as much. The flavor of this bread is enhanced by the lengthy proofing. Also, it is very handy for people who do not have a warm place to proof the dough,(for instance have an electric oven) it works very well at temps around 65-70 which is the way I keep my home.

Mix well, scrape the dough out onto floured board, knead for a few minutes or so, till the dough feels silky. (3 minutes ought to do it) Wear latex gloves if you have added pepper powder.Roll in flour, put back into the mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave it setting anywhere, it doesnt have to be in a warm place,

go to bed.

Next morning punch the dough down, divide in half. put each half into a greased loaf pan (large) or shape into rounds or long rolls and place on a greased baking sheet. You can add dried fruit, nuts or spices at this point, pat the dough out flat, sprinkle with the additions, roll, pinch along the seam, tuck in the ends and place in pan or on sheet with the seam side down.

Cover the pans or loaves with a cloth and forget about them for the entire day. Go to work, go shopping, read a book, whatever. When you get home, turn the oven on to 400 degrees F. Brush the top of the loaves with milk or spray with one of the aerosol oils, plain or flavored.

At this point you can also sprinkle seeds over the top. place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes.

for a crustier loaf you can spritz water on the floor of the oven for steam.

NOTES : This bread recipe is great for folks that work but still want to enjoy home-made bread and do not have (or do not want to use a bread machine)

Easiest ever bread, no kidding..... Non-machine recipe

As you can see, this is fat free, sugar free, low salt and it is delicious.

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