Soft Oatmeal Bread

Here's another bread that I like to make often.  Since I use the bread machine to make the dough, it is a no-fuss recipe.   Right now I am trying to avoid dairy products to attempt to help with Grant's fussiness.  This bread contains no milk ingredients.  You can substitue sugar for the honey as well if you would prefer!


Soft Oatmeal Bread

1 1/ 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons warm water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 1/2 teaspoons yeast

Place ingredients in bread pan in order suggested by the manufacturer.  Select "dough" setting.  When the cycle is complete, punch dough down.  On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 9 inch by 18 inch rectangle.  Starting with a short end, roll up the dough.  Pinch ends together to seal.  Place in a greased 9 by 5 inch bread pan.  Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until top is brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. (My oven tends to take longer to bake on most recipes.  You may need to adjust the baking time for your oven.)