Nova Scotia Oatmeal Bread Recipes

OLD SCHOOL, NOVA SCOTIA BROWN BREAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, add bran, oatmeal. Add 4 cups boiling water and stir. Allow to stand for ten minutes. (The boiling water will melt the shortening, no need to melt beforehand)
• After 10 minutes proof the yeast; in a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons yeast, 2 teaspoons sugar and one cup of warm water. Allow to stand 10 minutes to proof.
• Add to bran mixture, one cup of molasses, stir, then add the yeast mixture and stir.
• Knead in 10 ½ to 11 ½ cups of flour, move onto floured surface as required and knead until dough feels firm "like a baby's bottom". (This term has been used with this recipe, dating back 50+ years. Bread and babies have changed very little.)
• Let rise in a warm, dry spot until double in size
• Divide and move to greased/prepared bread pans (makes 3 large sized loafs).
• Let rise again in pans and bake at 350⁰F (180⁰C) for 40 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove from oven and cool before turning out of pans.

NOVA SCOTIA OATMEAL ROLLS

Steps:

• In small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp of the sugar in warm water. Sprinkle in yeast; let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together remaining sugar, boiling water, rolled oats, butter and salt
• Till sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
• Let cool to lukewarm.
• Stir in yeast mixture and eggs.
• With electric mixer, beat in 2 cups (500 ml) of the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour.
• With wooden spoon, stir in enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to make soft dough.
• Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface;
• Knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes, adding enough of the remaining flour as necessary.
• Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all over.
• Cover with plastic wrap;
• Let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• Punch down dough; turn out onto lightly floured surface.
• Divide into 12 portions.
• Shape each into ball, stretching and pinching dough underneath to make tops smooth.
• Place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on greased baking sheets.
• Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Topping: Brush with beaten egg; sprinkle with rolled oats.
• Bake in centre of 375°F ( 190°C) oven until roll sounds hollow when tapped on bottom, about 30 minutes. Remove from pans;
• Let cool on racks.