Tasty Recipe for Bread

I enjoy a tasty slice of homemade bread and when bread is so easy to bake and you are able to add healthy ingredients, like cracked wheat flour, oatmeal and squash, well, it makes any meal not only tastier, but more enjoyable, too! So, today I thought I'd share a recipe with you for some of the most tasty bread you will ever make.

Bread has been made for thousands of years. Estimates date it's origin back to 5000-10,000 B.C. Modern day lifestyles has relegated homemade bread to the world of specialty baking and holiday baking. People think they just don't have time to bake home made bread. We turn to a quick 'run' to bakeries and grocery stores, for our bread needs. But, you are able to make home made bread, tasty and nutritious bread by taking a little time out of your busy day to follow this recipe. Your nose, your taste buds, and your whole family will be glad you did.

I have fond memories of my grandma Bristol making and baking homemade bread . . . in the very house where I now live! I remember her giving me a fresh-from-the-oven slice of homemade bread with butter and Peter Pan Peanut Butter on it! "Yum" doesn't even come remotely close!

So, today I want to share with you a recipe which you can make for Butternut Squash Oat Bread! It is not only tasty with a beautiful, golden color, but it is also, healthy! 

Ingredients -

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) - use Almond Milk if you have dairy allergies
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened - use Coconut oil if you have dairy allergies
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
• 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup oatmeal

Directions -

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk and water.
• Add butter/oil, salt, sugar, squash and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth
• add oatmeal and enough flour to form a soft dough on a floured surface knead until smooth and elastic - 6-8 minutes
• place in greased bowl turning once to grease top, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled - about an hour
• punch dough down, form into loaves and place in two greased bread pans
• cover and let rise until doubled - about 30 minutes
• bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until golden brown

If you are looking for a special bread recipe you could try for an upcoming special day . . . or for any day, try this. Add some tasty deli meat, or left-over from a roast, some greens and other toppings for a delicious dinner. You will be so glad you did. Enjoy!