Easy Porridge Bread Recipe

Transform simple oats into a moist, hearty porridge bread. This easy recipe blends cooked porridge with bread flour for a nutritious loaf that stays fresh longer. Perfect for everyday baking, it's equally delicious served fresh or toasted.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Porridge Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: loaf

Calories: 185kcal

Cost: $4.50

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
9x5 inch loaf pan
Saucepan for cooking porridge
Measuring cups and spoons
Clean kitchen towel
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

Porridge Base:

1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
Bread Dough:

Bread Dough:

3 cups bread flour
2¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
1½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon honey
¼ cup warm water
1 tablespoon butter softened
Extra oats for topping

Instructions

Make Porridge:

Cook oats with water and salt until thick
Cool to room temperature

Make Dough:

Mix yeast with warm water, let foam
Add cooled porridge, honey, butter
Mix in flour and salt
Knead 8-10 minutes

First Rise:

Cover, let rise 1 hour
Should double in size

Shape & Second Rise:

Shape into loaf
Place in 9x5" pan
Top with oats
Rise 45 minutes

Bake:

375°F (190°C)
35-40 minutes
Cool completely

Notes

Let porridge cool COMPLETELY before adding to dough - hot porridge will kill yeast
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats, for best texture
Dough should be slightly sticky - avoid adding too much flour
Room temperature ingredients work best for proper rising

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