Whole Wheat Oat Homemade Bread Recipe

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until the dough forms,use hands if desired

Transfer to lightly floured working surface and knead about 5-7 minutes,don’t add too much flour

Place the dough into greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap or damp towel

Let it rest in a warm place until doubled in size (50-60 minutes)

Turn it onto working surface ,punch the air out

Knead,stretch and fold the dough

Shape into a ball and  turn it back to its bowl for second rise (45-60 minutes)

Divide the the dough into 2 equal portions

Shape as desired (round or oval)

Place on lined baking pan

Brush the tops lightly with egg wash,sprinkle with oatmeal flakes seeds

Let the loaves to rest and rise another 25-30 minutes lightly covered with a towel

At this point you can preheat the oven to 450° F/250° C degree

Before baking ,using a sharp knife make a few slices on the top

Bake 10 minutes ,then lower the temperature to 400° F/200° C and bake another 20-25 minutes

Allow the bread to cool down at least 30 minutes before slicing