Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the first 5 ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Next, add the bread flour, wheat flour and oatmeal.
- Stir well to combine being sure to scrap the sides and bottom of the bowl. Place plastic wrap over the top of the bowl.
- Allow to proof on the counter for 8-24 hours (can be overnight).
- Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 loaf pan or you may use a Dutch oven.
- Stir the bread dough to de-gas and stretch the dough.
- Sprinkle the sides and top of the dough with more whole oats, if desired.
- If using a loaf pan, add the dough to the pan and add a second loaf pan on top. Secure the top loaf pan with binder clips. Or place the dough in a Dutch oven that has been lightly sprayed (sides and bottom).
- Allow to proof for an additional 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Bake for 40 minutes with the top on and then an additional 15 minutes with the top off.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
This bread can be baked with what is referred to as a "poor man's Dutch oven." This is made by placing one loaf pan on top of the other and securing it with binder clips. I can also be baked in a Dutch oven.