These whole wheat oat bran bread rolls use a simple mix of whole wheat flour, oat bran, yeast, water, and salt. The oat bran gives the rolls a hearty flavor and dense crumb, while baking them with steam helps develop a crisp crust. Shape the dough into individual rolls for breakfast, sandwiches, soups, or serving alongside a meal.
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Ingredients list for oatmeal bread recipe
- 3 cups (300 g) of organic wheat flour, type 150
- 2 cups (200 g) of organic oat bran
- 1 packet of baker’s yeast
- 4 cups (1 liter) of warm water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Directions
1. Dissolve the yeast in part of the warm water and let stand for about 10–15 minutes, or according to the yeast package directions.
2. Combine the whole wheat flour, oat bran, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
3. Add the yeast mixture and knead on medium-low speed, gradually adding enough of the remaining warm water to form a soft, sticky dough.
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
5. Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Let rest for 15 minutes.
6. Shape each piece into a roll. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with oat bran, then flatten slightly.
7. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let rise at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
9. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until deeply browned and baked through. Place a small oven-safe pan of hot water in the oven during baking to create steam and help develop the crust.
10. Transfer the rolls to a wire rack and cool before serving.
Why use oat bran?
Oat bran gives these rolls a hearty flavor and denser texture than bread made with wheat flour alone. Because oat bran absorbs a significant amount of water, the dough should remain soft and slightly sticky rather than firm.
Tips for making the bread rolls
- Keep the dough soft and slightly sticky. Whole wheat flour and oat bran absorb water differently depending on the brand, so add the final portion of water gradually.
- Let the dough rise long enough. Whole wheat and oat bran produce a denser dough than white bread flour.
- Weigh the dough before dividing it for evenly sized rolls.
- A little steam in the oven helps produce a crisper crust.
- Cool the rolls on a wire rack so condensation doesn’t soften the bottoms.
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Whole Wheat Oat Bran Bread Rolls
These whole wheat oat bran bread rolls have a hearty, dense crumb and crisp crust, with a simple dough made from whole wheat flour, oat bran, yeast, water, and salt.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (300 g) of organic wheat flour, type 150
- 2 cups (200 g) of organic oat bran
- 1 packet of baker's yeast
- 4 cups (1 liter) of warm water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in part of the warm water and let stand for about 10–15 minutes, or according to the yeast package directions.
- Combine the whole wheat flour, oat bran, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
- Add the yeast mixture and knead on medium-low speed, gradually adding enough of the remaining warm water to form a soft, sticky dough.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Gently deflate the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Shape each piece into a roll. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with oat bran, then flatten slightly.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let rise at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until deeply browned and baked through. Place a small oven-safe pan of hot water in the oven during baking to create steam and help develop the crust.
- Transfer the rolls to a wire rack and cool before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Prep: ~30 min - Rise: ~1 hr 45 min - Cook: 40 min - Total: ~2 hr 55 min
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