I had been taking a little break from maple but then I came across this recipe for a maple oat bread that I just had to try. This bread is baked with maple syrup in it and maple sugar is sprinkle on top. The maple-y goodness does not stop there though as I had a jar of maple butter that I was just itching to try. In addition to using the rolled oats this recipe also includes some whole wheat flour which I always like to see. This is a yeast based bread so it takes a bit more effort than the quick breads that I more usually make but it is well worth it. The smell of the maple bread baking was just amazing and only built up the anticipation even more. I could barely wait for the bread to cool down enough to cut of a slice to enjoy. The maple bread was great! It had a nice crisp crust with a light and soft inside and the smelled just like maple syrup. The maple flavour however was more subtle and I really enjoyed it. The maple butter that I served with the bread with added a ton of maple flavour as well. The maple butter tasted just like maple syrup but it had the texture of butter. I will definitely be making this bread again.
Maple Oat Bread
ingredients
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- water
- 3 tablespoons maple sugar
directions
- Mix the hot water, oats, maple syrup, butter, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Add the flours and yeast and stir to form a dough.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise to double its size, about 60-90 minutes.
- Deflate the dough and form it into an 8 inch long log.
- Place the dough into a greased loaf pan, cover and let it rise over the edge, about 60-90 minutes.
- Brush the top with water and sprinkle with the maple sugar.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C for 35-40 minutes. Cover in foil after the first 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Let cool for 5 minutes and remove from pan.
mirtilla says
May 3, 2009 at 11:12 amBuono e bello…
Buona domenica.
Jane says
May 3, 2009 at 11:37 amThanks for posting this recipe Kevin. I had tried a different maple bread recently, but it didn’t give me the maple “thrill” I was looking for. Will definitely try yours
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
May 3, 2009 at 11:40 amUn delicious looking bread! Nice texture and looks!
Cheers,
Rosa
Krissy says
May 3, 2009 at 11:55 amThere is nothing in the world that can compare with maple butter.
Great use of all those maple flavours! Looks delicious! 🙂
Arch says
May 3, 2009 at 12:02 pmLovely looking bread Kevin…Oat and maple sounds like a great combo…Your blog is super !!
Elizabeth says
May 3, 2009 at 1:34 pmthis looks great…I am freak for all things maple, so I will be trying this. thx!
Netts Nook says
May 3, 2009 at 1:35 pmKevin what a great find in that bread sounds wonderful as usual.
Donna-FFW says
May 3, 2009 at 1:45 pmThis bread looks delicious, I love the maple flavoring. Id love some with my hot coffee right now.
Sophie says
May 3, 2009 at 1:54 pmYum,Kevin! You are on a maple high!!!
Great looking bread! I bet it tasted lovely , eh…I would say divine!!
Cookin' Canuck says
May 3, 2009 at 2:09 pmMaple bread with maple butter? I’m salivating!
http://www.cookincanuck.com
finsmom says
May 3, 2009 at 2:23 pmIve recently decided to start making all our bread from scratch, and have been looking for good recipes. This looks like a keeper!
Thanks for sharing so many great recipes! Your blog is fantastic!
meeso says
May 3, 2009 at 2:44 pmThat’s a great bread, looks like it turned out perfectly 🙂
Justin Schwartz says
May 3, 2009 at 3:06 pmthat looks so perfect and simple
Dana says
May 3, 2009 at 3:07 pmMy two boys and husband are maple fanatics. Looks absolutely delicious!
Debbie says
May 3, 2009 at 3:48 pmLooks good. Since you love Maple so much I saw this over at Taste of Home and thought you might enjoy trying it:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Vermont-Maple-Oatmeal-Pie
Sharon says
May 3, 2009 at 3:51 pmMmmmm, delicious!
Sweta says
May 3, 2009 at 4:44 pmI love maple-but I don’t like it to completely overpower the rest of the food.This sounds good-and the subtle flavour has definitely caught my attention 🙂
Christina says
May 3, 2009 at 4:56 pmMmm looks delicious! Never had maple butter, but love honey butter – so probably very similiar!
Helene says
May 3, 2009 at 5:23 pmThe joy of making your own bread. I love the maply sugar on top. I just got a can from my parents. This is good stuff.
Manggy says
May 3, 2009 at 6:17 pmOoh, that description sounds amazing! A perfect breakfast!
Amanda says
May 3, 2009 at 7:55 pmOoh, that looks divine!
Nancy/n.o.e says
May 3, 2009 at 8:00 pmI’ve got a soft spot for maple too! This bread has been in my bookmark folder and I’m glad to see that it’s good. Thanks for previewing it!!!
Nancy
Memória says
May 3, 2009 at 8:12 pmWow. Not only are you an awesome cook, but you’re an awesome (yeast) baker, too!
Elissa says
May 3, 2009 at 8:22 pmBeautiful loaf! The crust has a great color.
Pam says
May 3, 2009 at 8:36 pmHow did you get that absolutely perfect crust!
Marta says
May 3, 2009 at 9:07 pmI love bread with oats, they just add such an incredibly crispy texture, while keeping the bread moist. So great! I’m a sweet-tooth all the way, so sweet breads are the way to go for me.
Thanks for this great recipe 🙂
Laila says
May 3, 2009 at 9:22 pmLooks really delicious .. never tried making one be4 .. but this makes me wanna give it a shot … Laila … http://lailablogs.com/
La Table De Nana says
May 3, 2009 at 11:14 pmIn French we have a saying: “Il n’y a rien à ton épreuve!”
It means.. there is not a thing you cannot do! I have come to see this w/ all your recipes..You are very talented~
Treehouse Chef says
May 3, 2009 at 11:18 pmWhat a great photo. I never thought bread could look so delicious!
jenny says
May 3, 2009 at 11:28 pmjust found your blog through tastespotting post about mango chutney – your food looks fantastic. you’ve gained a follower =)!
Natashya says
May 3, 2009 at 11:48 pmYum! I love fresh baked bread. Maple and oats sounds awesome!
Ninette says
May 3, 2009 at 11:54 pmThis sounds great. I just made the no knead bread today, which is fabulous. Have you tried that yet?
Gloria says
May 4, 2009 at 12:12 amThis look absolutely nice and yummy, bello!!! xGloria
Claudia says
May 4, 2009 at 12:47 amMy son’s coming home (newly graduated) for a month and adores anything maple. I will be making this for him. (So he knows I care – when he moves out in a month!)
Elra says
May 4, 2009 at 1:55 amHow delicious Kevin. Nice crumbs as well.
noobcook says
May 4, 2009 at 6:56 amyummy yummy yummy
Debbie says
May 4, 2009 at 12:00 pmI can just picture that slice nice and warm with melting maple butter…..
Kelly says
May 4, 2009 at 2:47 pmThat bread would be PERFECT for french toast. Really, it would be faboosh! Maybe with some toasted pecans and some warm maple and blueberry syrup. Mmmmm.
Chocolate Shavings says
May 4, 2009 at 4:53 pmIt seems like we were both in a bread-making mood! Maple Oat bread sounds delicious Kevin!
Pam says
May 4, 2009 at 5:12 pmYum it looks perfect. I really need to start making bread.
elly says
May 4, 2009 at 5:57 pmThis looks absolutely perfect. I love all your maple recipes!
Marjie says
May 4, 2009 at 6:55 pmThis looks wonderful! Yeast bread is a nice change from quick breads, too.
Mikael says
May 4, 2009 at 9:26 pmThat looks extremely tasty, thanks for posting.
Anonymous says
May 4, 2009 at 9:28 pmWow, Such perfect looking bread!
Anonymous says
May 5, 2009 at 12:04 amhmmmmm i am thinking french toast or a monte cristo… thanks!
The Food Hunter says
May 5, 2009 at 12:32 amoat and maple bread sounds delicious.
eatme_delicious says
May 5, 2009 at 1:26 amOh so delicious!! Wish I could have a slice of this. I’m obsessed with maple things right now.
ttfn300 says
May 5, 2009 at 1:34 amooh, this sounds absolutely delicious!!
MaryBeth says
May 5, 2009 at 2:19 amGreat looking and I bet even better tasting. Fabulous job on the bread Kevin!
Paula says
May 5, 2009 at 3:24 amIt’s all your fault, you know! 🙂 After seeing your maple based recipes, I purchased a bottle of the golden elixir just yesterday. My son and husband LOVED it. Your bread recipe looks wonderful. Another great recipe from your kitchen!
Maya says
May 5, 2009 at 11:12 amLooks wonderful – fresh baked bread is one of the most comforting aroma.
Jamie says
May 5, 2009 at 3:01 pmReally wonderful! I love making yeast breads and the maple flavor sounds intriguing paired with the nuttiness of the flour. Beautiful! I’ll have to try this – but wonder where I can find maple butter to go with it? It looks too good!
Bridgett says
May 5, 2009 at 3:19 pmSo Yummy!
lisa (dandysugar) says
May 5, 2009 at 4:02 pmFabulous looking bread, I say! The maple butter looks luscious as well!
Judy says
May 5, 2009 at 5:56 pmMaple is a great flavoring, and oats always make any batter lighter. A winning combination.
Deborah says
May 6, 2009 at 3:06 amdon’t take a break from maple! This looks fantastic.
cathycicek82 says
May 8, 2009 at 1:52 pmwow, it looks delicious. I plan on trying it for Sunday’s brunch, and I was wondering if it would be okay to start it the night before (let it rise through all night the 1st time)? Thanks.
Jeanne says
May 11, 2009 at 1:56 pmThat sounds like a concept – the aroma and flavour of maple syrup, and the health benefits of oats and wholewheat flour! Bonus.
Kevin says
May 11, 2009 at 10:12 pmcathycicek82: I have not tried that. It might be better to let it do the second rising in the fridge overnight. Then let it come to room temperature before baking.
Ana says
August 20, 2011 at 5:00 pmLooks delicious; I was always so scared to bake bread but now I'm doing it almost every day. I feel you on the tiny kitchen. ;)I stumbled this