Fabulous Homemade Bread for the Food Processor

Recipe View 5 mins Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, pour in the warm water. Whisk in 4 teaspoons of bread flour, the yeast, and white sugar until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Let it stand until the yeast begins to form creamy bubbles, approximately 5 minutes.

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins Process the Dough: In a large food processor fitted with the dough blade, combine 3.33 cups of bread flour, oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, oil, and salt. Start the processor and slowly add enough of the yeast mixture to allow the dough to form a firm ball that pulls away from the sides. Process for about 1 minute, then continue processing for another 30 seconds to knead the dough.

Recipe View 1 hrs First Rise: Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Recipe View 5 mins Shape the Loaves: Punch down the dough, then divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf, pinching the seams and ends closed.

Recipe View 1 hrs Second Rise: Grease two 4x8-inch loaf pans. Place the loaves into the pans, seam-side down. Let them rise until the dough is about one inch above the top of the pans, approximately 1 more hour.

Recipe View 35 mins Bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are nicely browned, around 35 minutes.

Recipe View 10 mins Cool: Let the bread cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto cooling racks to cool completely.