BS: adding oatmeal to bread

Subject: RE: BS: adding oatmeal to bread
From: Helen
Date: 07 Apr 21 - 03:55 PM

I forgot to say that I used rolled oats not quick or instant oats.

Subject: RE: BS: adding oatmeal to bread
From: Helen
Date: 07 Apr 21 - 03:54 PM

Hi leeneia,

We have a bread machine and I have added oatmeal to some of the loaves. It worked well and tasted good. I just added maybe half a cup to the mix. I didn't adjust the amount of flour, but I used one of the wholegrain recipes in the book which came with the machine, and used the wholegrain bread setting.

I'll dig the recipe book out and give you some more specifics.

Subject: RE: BS: adding oatmeal to bread
From: JHW
Date: 07 Apr 21 - 03:42 PM

Sorry I don't have an answer but thanks for the idea. I took back my new bread m/c several houses ago as it 'boiled' over. I have a massive slab of yeast and several flours awaiting another try. Last go I used a beer starter (recipe). Didn't rise but the solid bread tasted alright. Have just munched oatcakes and cheese, supper routine, have enjoyed commercial oat bread so will give it a go next time.

Subject: BS: adding oatmeal to bread
From: leeneia
Date: 07 Apr 21 - 03:21 PM

I have a recipe for cracked-wheat bread in the bread machine, and I'd like to add oatmeal to it. Cracked-wheat bread is the only bread with real fiber (not soft fiber), and oatmeal is said to reduce cholesterol.

I can't find a good recipe online. I did find one, but it was awful. I asked Quaker Oats Customer Service, but they didn't have a recipe.

Do any experienced bread makers know if I can just add oatmeal to a recipe, or do I have to change other ingredients?