New England Brown Bread

White Bread

New England Brown Bread

New England Brown Bread
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    13

Evoke the rustic charm of New England with this lightly sweet, hearty loaf. Perfect with a pat of butter or alongside a steaming bowl of chowder, this brown bread is a comforting taste of tradition.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    240 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Combine Ingredients: In your bread machine pan, add the water, molasses, oil, sugar, salt, 1 cup of oats, bread flour, and yeast in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Dough Cycle: Select the 'Dough' cycle on your bread machine and press start. Allow the cycle to run its course. (Approximately 1.5 - 2 hours)

03

Step

Shape the Loaf: Once the dough cycle is complete, gently remove the dough from the bread machine. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a round loaf, tucking the ends underneath to create a smooth top. (10 minutes)

04

Step

First Rise: Transfer the shaped loaf to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely with lightly oiled plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until puffy, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

05

Step

Preheat Oven: While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

06

Step

Prepare for Baking: Uncover the dough and lightly sprinkle the top with additional quick-cooking oats. (2 minutes)

07

Step

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, about 40 minutes. (40 minutes)

08

Step

Cool: Remove the baked bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving. (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, substitute melted butter for the vegetable oil.
If you don't have a bread machine, you can mix and knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size before shaping and baking.
Store the cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Giuseppe Hirthe

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Eleanora Steuber

    Jun 13, 2025

    I've made this bread several times now, and it always comes out perfect. The molasses gives it such a unique and delicious flavor.

  • Kelsi Hauck

    Jun 13, 2025

    I added a handful of raisins to the dough for extra sweetness and texture. It was a hit!

  • Spencer Gutkowski

    May 28, 2025

    This recipe is a game-changer! My family loves it, and it's so easy to make with the bread machine.

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