Hearty Oatmeal Loaf

• unbleached flour↗2 cups
• whole wheat flour↗1 cup
• oats↗1⁄2 cup

  plus

• oats↗2 tablespoons

  divided

• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• baking powder↗3 teaspoons
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• milk (can use fat-free)↗1 1⁄2 cups
• canola oil↗3 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the flours, 1/2 cup oats, sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   In another bowl, combine the egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

3. 3

   Spread batter into an 8 or 9 inch round baking pan that has been coated with a non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining oats.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. 5

   Allow the bread to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool on a wire rack.