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Oatmeal MolassesBread (recipe)
Last year, for Mother’s Day, my daughter made me a flower bookmark. On the back, she wrote, Dear Mom, Thank you for making bread. Love, Elly.I don’t need flowery poetry or a string of xoxo’s. This bookmark was perfect.
I have similar happy memories of my mom baking bread. Even now, the smell takes me back to my mom’s kitchen, where everything was good and warm and right. I want to create those same memories for my kids. Maybe when they are adults, it will remind them to call their mother.
I have often been surprised how certain scents can instantly transport me back to specific points in time. For me, most of these memories are happy and many are connected to food.One whiff of my mom’s meatloaf and I’m home from college on winter break. Peppermint gum seats me back in my grandma’s meticulous little Honda. Watermelon smells like summertime, and I am running around the backyard, spitting seeds at my brother.
According to extensive brain research, the sense of smell triggers our memory more than any other sense. Smells are processed by our olfactory bulb, which starts in our nose and runs along the base of our brain. This is connected to two brain areas, in the limbic system, which are responsible for emotion and memory. Our other senses do not travel the same route. One smell can spontaneously trigger a long-forgotten experience and the emotions connected to it.
I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure the smell of bread baking is one of the strongest happy memory triggers. This recipe is one of my favorites for soft, simple, sturdy bread. It is perfect for toast or sandwiches or (preferably) just cutting into thick slices warm from the oven. The molasses and brown sugar give a subtle sweetness (you could also use honey), while the oats and whole wheat flour give it a nice heft and texture.
Baking from scratch might not be your thing. No problem! Pop open a can of cinnamon rolls. Grab a tub of cookie dough. You can still create amazing smells & memories for the people you love. Or… make baking from scratch your thing. You can do it and this bread is a great place to start. (You can also try our AMAZING No-Knead Bread. So easy, so rustic and delicious, yet looks like you spent all the time in the world.)
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk and water; heat until warm (about 2-3 minutes). Pour into the bowl of an electric mixer.
Sprinkle the yeast and sugar on top and stir once. Let it sit until the yeast dissolves and becomes bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Add the molasses, salt, oil/butter, and oats. Stir until evenly combined.
With the mixer running, slowly add the flours, one cup at a time, until a dough ball forms. Continue to knead (by hand or in the mixer) for about 5 minutes, until an elastic dough forms. Add a little more flour, if needed, to prevent it sticking to the bowl. (The dough should be manageable but slightly wet/sticky.)
Coat the inside of a large bowl with butter and transfer to the dough ball into it. Cover and let rise until doubled, about an hour.
Shape into 2 equal loaves, tucking the dough underneath to create a smooth top. Place into greased loaf pans, cover, and let rise, about 40 minutes.
Bake at 375-degrees for 30-40 minutes.
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1 ea of bread, oatmeal molasses (Oatmeal Molasses, As You Like It) contains 111 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 78% carbs, 8% fat, and 14% protein. This has a moderate calorie density, with 231 Calories per 100g.
Complex carbohydrates, like oats, take longer for your body to digest. They don't cause the same swings in blood sugars as simple carbs like white bread or sugar. Plus, oats deliver nutrients like magnesium and phosphorus.
Oat bread is a versatile and nutritious addition to your meals and snacks. Enjoyed in savory or sweet dishes, here are some of the many ways you can serve it: Avocado toast: Top toasted slices of oat flour bread with mashed avocado, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, plus a drizzle of olive oil.
Since oats are highly nutritious and linked to a number of health benefits, oat bread can be a healthy choice. They are high in fiber, which among other things can help you manage blood sugars after meals. Older research shows that oat bread may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, too.
1 slice of oatmeal bread (Reduced-calorie) contains 48 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 74% carbs, 13% fat, and 13% protein. This has a moderate calorie density, with 210 Calories per 100g.
The healthiest bread money can buy is 100% whole grain bread, but truthfully, any bread can be part of a healthy diet. “It comes down to just looking at how it fits into what you're eating on a regular basis and what you're eating at that meal or snack,” says Jill Weisenberger, a registered dietitian nutritionist.
Oatmeal's high fiber content and prebiotic qualities may benefit your body in more ways than one. Making oatmeal a regular part of your menu can potentially lower your disease risk, help your gut health thrive, make bowel movements easier and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
For four weeks, participants had either two eggs or a packet of oatmeal as part of their breakfast. The breakfasts didn't lead to different cholesterol levels, but breakfasts with two eggs were reported to be more satisfying than breakfasts with oatmeal.
Blackstrap molasses is a nutritious byproduct of sugarcane production. Unlike refined sugar, it's naturally rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6. As such, it may relieve constipation, help treat anemia, and support bone and hair health.
Many people use blackstrap molasses in place of refined sugars for health reasons. They're lower on the glycemic index than conventional sweeteners, which means they won't spike your blood sugar as much. This makes blackstrap molasses a great alternative for people working to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Oatmeal is nutritionally rich. It has more protein than most grains and also contains numerous vitamins and minerals. It contains antioxidants and a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which aids several systems of the body. The beta-glucan soluble fiber promotes regular emptying of the bowel and prevents constipation.
1) High intake of iron, calcium and protein: oat bread is the perfect ally to get an extra protein and minerals such as iron and calcium, essential to enjoy good health. Therefore, it is important to consume foods rich in them, including oatmeal bread.
There are 145 calories in 2 slices of Oatmeal Bread. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.
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