Oat Herb Bread

A savory oat yeast bread, flavored with an Italian spice blend and Parmesan cheese. A recipe for bread machines.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian spice blend
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 cup quick or old fashioned oats
1 (0.25-ounce) packet active dry yeast, or 2 1/4 teaspoons

Cooking Directions:

1. Place ingredients in bread machine pan according to manufacturer's directions or as listed above.
2. Select white bread and light crust settings.
3. Remove bread from pan to wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Makes 1 (1 1/2 pound) loaf.

Tip: No buttermilk on hand? Substitute with soured milk: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white vinegar in a measuring cup and add milk to measure 1 1/3 cups. Let set for a minute or two, then proceed with recipe.