Oat Loaf

This is my oldest Hungry Puppy's absolutely favorite bread recipe. It's also her favorite recipe to make.  I think she's made it 2 or 3 times now, which is awesome because sometimes she'll take care of that while I work on something else.  This quick bread is so delicious (and the smell of it baking is drool worthy), and is sturdy enough to be perfect for sandwiches.  There have been several times this summer when I have been too busy to make our regular yeast sandwich bread.  This bread comes together in about an hour, no sweat, so it's perfect for last minute as well.  Recipe slightly adapted from a Taste of Home Cookbook.

Oat Loaf

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg
3 Tablespoons canola oil

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Grease a 9x5 or 8x4 inch loaf pan (with a 9x5, the loaf will be slightly shorter and with the 8x4 it will be slightly taller).  Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Whisk until combined.  In a smaller bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and canola oil.  Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.  Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake the loaf for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Remove the bread from the oven and turn out of the pan and place on a cooling rack.  Serve warm or let cool completely before serving.  Makes 1 loaf.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy