Oatmeal Pan Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup old fashioned oats
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
Topping
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Preparation

1- Combine boiling water and oats. Let it cool.
2- In a mixing bowl, combine yeast, sugar, oil, egg, salt, oat mixture and 2 cups white whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth.
3- Add remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic ( about 8 minutes ).
4- Press the dough evenly into a greased 13-in. X 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
5- Punch the dough down in the pan and with a sharp knife, cut diagonal lines 1-1/2 inches apart completely through dough. Repeat in opposite direction, creating a diagonal pattern.
6- Cover and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7- Brush with the melted butter, sprinkle with kosher salt, pamesan cheese, herbs and garlic powder, if desired.
8- Bake at 350\u00b0 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.