Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bread (A*B*M) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 - 2/3 cup water
1 cup mashed banana
2 1/2 tablespoons oil or 2 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups oats
2 2/3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons yeast
1/2 - 3/4 cup raisins (optional)

Preparation

Place all ingredients except raisins in bread machine according to manufacturer's instructions.
Place raisins in dispenser, if available, or set for fruits/nuts.
Use sweet bread and medium crust settings.
To make Banana Bread Stuffed French Toast:
Slice bread in very thick slices.
Cut pocket in slices.
Mix cream cheese and a little milk to make spread. Add a dash of vanilla.
Blend.
Spoon about 1-2 teas. into pocket; mash edge slightly to close. Beat egg(s) with a little water in shallow pan.
Heat unsalted butter in heavy skillet or electric griddle over MEDIUM-HIGH until it stops foaming.
Dip bread slices in egg mixture; coat both side.
Cook French Toast on each side until golden brown.
Remove to warm plate and serve with melted jam of choice.