Winnie the Pooh Honey and Oatmeal Loaf

Steps

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1. 1
   Add rolled oats, butter, soft brown sugar, and salt to the stand mixer bowl.
   ≈0:56
2. 2
   Pour in the honey.
   ≈1:27
3. 3
   Add the boiling water.
   ≈1:46
4. 4
   Using the paddle tool on speed two, mix for 2 minutes.
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5. 5
   Allow the mixture to cool for at least 15 minutes.
   ≈2:27
6. 6
   Once cooled, add the flour to the mixture.
   ≈2:45
7. 7
   Add the yeast to the mixture.
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8. 8
   Beat two large eggs and reserve some for the egg wash later; pour the beaten egg into the mixer.
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9. 9
   Switch to the dough hook and mix on speed two to combine all ingredients, then knead for 10 minutes until everything comes together.
   ≈3:19
10. 10
    Lightly grease a bowl with oil and place the kneaded dough inside, coating it thinly with oil to prevent it from drying out.
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    Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
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12. 12
    Lightly grease a 2-lb or 900-g loaf tin with butter.
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13. 13
    Once risen, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knock it back to release the gas.
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14. 14
    Shape the dough into a sausage shape and pinch the bottom seam together.
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15. 15
    Place the shaped dough into the prepared loaf tin, gently pressing it down to fill all the corners.
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    Cover the tin with a dry, lightweight cloth and let it rise for 45 minutes until it reaches about 4 cm above the rim of the tin.
    ≈7:00
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    Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F or gas mark 3).
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    Brush a thin coat of egg wash on top of the loaf, being careful not to get it between the tin edge and dough, then sprinkle raw oats over the top.
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    Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
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20. 20
    Remove the baked loaf from the tin and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
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