Oatmeal Bread Recipe Description: This is my basic sourdough bread with a little oatmeal added to change the flavor and texture a little. Prep Time: 15 MinutesCook Time: 45 MinutesServings: 1 loaf Difficulty: Easy Recipe Ingredients: 2 C Sourdough Starter 1 C Filtered Water 1 T Unrefined Sea Salt 2 C Oatmeal 2-3 C Whole Wheat Flour 1/4 C Honey (optional) 1 t. Baking Soda Recipe Instructions: Mix the water, starter, salt and oatmeal. If you want a sweeter dough you can add the honey. Add 1 1/2 cups of the flour and mix well. Start adding flour 1/2 cup at a time until you have a stiff but still moist dough. You will know the dough is ready when you can touch it and it doesn't stick to your fingers. If it still stick to your fingers add a little more flour. The dough should still look slightly moist and not dry. Cover and let sit 8-12 hours. I normally make mine after supper and let it sit until after breakfast and then proceed. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Mix in the baking soda. Make sure the soda is mixed in well if it is not you will have parts of the bread that will have too much soda and will taste like soda and other parts that don't rise very well. Place the bread into a loaf pan, cover and let rise until it is rises 1 1/2 to 2 times it's original size. When it has risen place in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes. The best way to tell if it is done or not is to take it's temperature. For me at about 5,000 feet above sea level it done when the middle reaches about 185 degrees. If you are closer to sea level you will want to wait until it is about 195- 200 degrees. When it is done let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then remove to a cooling rack and let cool then bag up slice and eat. Author: helay8403 I'm a stay at home mom doing my best to feed my family real food on a budget. View all posts by helay8403