Ripe Banana Oatmeal Delight Bread
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of this Ripe Banana Oatmeal Delight Bread, a delightful recipe inspired by Lora Brody's Bread Machine Baking. The unique combination of ripe bananas and hearty oats creates a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snacking, or toasting. The riper the bananas, the better the flavor, so make sure to choose the ones that are speckled and fragrant. This easy-to-make bread is not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with fiber and essential nutrients. Enjoy it fresh out of the bread machine or sliced with your favorite spreads.
1
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Salt
1 1/2 teaspoons (none)
Dry Buttermilk
4 tablespoons (none)
Quick-Cooking Oats
1 cup (none)
Unbleached White Flour (hard wheat)
2 1/2 cups (none)
Brown Sugar
3 tablespoons (none)
Steel Cut Oats
1/3 cup (soaked in 1/3 cup boiling water until room temperature)
Water
1/4 cup (none)
Extra-Large Egg
1 (beaten)
Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons (none)
Very Ripe Banana
1 cup (mashed)
Yeast
1 tablespoon (active dry or instant)
Instructions
1
In a bowl, soak the steel cut oats in boiling water until they reach room temperature.
2
Gather all the ingredients, ensuring the ripe bananas are mashed and the egg is beaten.
3
Place the ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer, starting with the liquids (water, oil, egg, and mashed banana), followed by the dry ingredients (flour, oats, sugar, buttermilk, yeast, salt, and soaked steel cut oats).
4
Select the basic bread setting on your bread machine and set it to the desired crust color if applicable.
5
Press Start to begin the mixing and baking process.
6
Once the baking is complete, carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripe Banana Oatmeal Delight Bread?
It is a moist and flavorful bread made in a bread machine that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats.
What was the inspiration for this recipe?
This recipe was inspired by Lora Brody's Bread Machine Baking.
What kind of bananas should I use for this bread?
You should use very ripe bananas that are speckled and fragrant for the best flavor.
What types of oats are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires both quick-cooking oats and steel cut oats.
How do I prepare the steel cut oats?
Soak 1/3 cup of steel cut oats in 1/3 cup of boiling water until they reach room temperature before adding them to the bread machine.
Which bread machine setting should I use?
Select the basic bread setting on your bread machine.
In what order should I add the ingredients to the bread machine?
Follow the manufacturer's suggested order, typically starting with liquids (water, oil, egg, banana) and then adding dry ingredients (flour, oats, sugar, buttermilk, yeast, salt).
How should the egg be prepared?
The recipe calls for one extra-large egg that has been beaten.
What type of flour is best for this bread?
The recipe specifies 2 1/2 cups of unbleached white flour (hard wheat).
Can I use instant yeast?
Yes, you can use either active dry or instant yeast for this recipe.
What is the role of dry buttermilk in the recipe?
Dry buttermilk is used to add flavor and texture to the bread; you need 4 tablespoons.
How should I prepare the bananas?
The bananas should be mashed until you have 1 cup of banana mixture.
How much brown sugar is needed?
The recipe requires 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
What should I do after the bread is finished baking?
Carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Is this bread suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is described as a perfect breakfast bread, excellent for snacking or toasting.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 11 ingredients in the recipe.
How much salt does this bread recipe require?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
What kind of oil is used?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Is this bread recipe high in fiber?
Yes, it is considered nutritious and packed with fiber due to the combination of bananas and oats.
How much quick-cooking oats should I use?
You will need 1 cup of quick-cooking oats.
Can I adjust the crust color?
Yes, if your bread machine allows, you can set it to your desired crust color.
What size egg should be used?
The recipe recommends using one extra-large egg.
How much yeast is needed?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of yeast.
How much water is added to the bread machine pan?
In addition to the water used for soaking the oats, 1/4 cup of water is added to the pan.
What category does this recipe fall under?
This recipe is categorized under Breads.
Is this recipe good for homemade gifts?
While not explicitly stated, its homemade nature and comfort food status make it a great choice for sharing.
Does the recipe require a specific order for liquids?
The instructions suggest starting with liquids such as water, oil, egg, and mashed banana.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Associated tags include banana bread, oatmeal bread, bread machine, healthy bread, and comfort food.
How should the bread be served?
Enjoy it fresh out of the bread machine or sliced with your favorite spreads.
What is the texture of the finished bread?
The combination of bananas and oats creates a moist and hearty loaf.