Makes 2-3 loaves. This is excellent bread on the side of a meal, for sandwiches, or just toasted with butter and honey!
1 1/2 Tbs. instant yeast
1/3 c. molasses
2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbs. vegetable oil
1/3 c. honey
2 tsp. salt
3 c. whole wheat flour
3-4 c. all purpose flour
3 Tbs. butter, melted
old fashioned oats for sprinkling on top
In your mixer bowl, combine the water, yeast, molasses, cocoa powder, oil, honey, salt, & 2 c. flour. Mix until combined.
Gradually add the rest of the flour starting with the whole wheat flour. Keep adding the flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl (you might have around 1/2 c. left over). Knead the dough with the mixer for 5-7 minutes...if the dough becomes sticky, add remaining flour 1 Tbs. at a time. The dough should be soft, but not too sticky.
Transfer the dough to a large, greased bowl, then cover with plastic wrap (sprayed with cooking spray). Allow dough to rise until doubled.
Punch down the dough and divide into 2-3 even pieces. Shape the dough into tight ovals and place on a baking sheet, making sure they have room to rise without touching. Lightly cover with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise again until doubled.
Right before baking, take very sharp knife and cut 3 slashes across the top of each loaf (this isn't necessary, but it makes it look pretty!)
Bake the loaves at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and lightly brush with melted butter the sprinkle some oats on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Cool before slicing.
from Mels Kitchen Cafe
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