Flourless Irish Oat Bread Recipe

Method7 steps · about 1 hr 10 min

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and butter and line a 9x5-inch (23x12½cm) loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

   Uses butter, as needed for greasing loaf pan

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   Step 2: Place the oats in a food processor and process for 20-30 seconds, until ground into flour.

   Uses 4 cups (14 oz/397 g) rolled oats

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   Step 3: Transfer the oats into a large mixing bowl and toss with the baking soda (2 teaspoons) and salt (1 teaspoon).

   Uses ground oat flour · 2 teaspoons baking soda · 1 teaspoon salt

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   Step 4: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg (1 large), yogurt and molasses (1 tablespoon) until well combined, then stir into the oat mixture.

   Uses 1 large egg (at room temperature) · 2 ¼ cups (18 oz/507 g) plain whole milk yogurt · 1 tablespoon molasses (treacle) · oat flour with soda and salt

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   Step 5: Spread the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until firm and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Bake oat bread · 50 minUses oat bread batter

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   Step 6: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Cool in pan · 10 minUses baked oat bread

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   Step 7: Slice and enjoy spread with some Irish butter. Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months.

   Uses cooled oat loaf · Irish butter, optional for serving