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Rustic Yogurt Oat Hearth Loaf

Ingredients

  • 500 ml natural yogurt
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 300 g oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease a standard loaf tin and, if you like, line it with baking parchment to make removing the loaf easier, then preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4.
  • Spoon the entire 500 ml tub of natural yogurt into a large mixing bowl, making sure to scrape out every bit so your measurements stay accurate.
  • Beat the egg lightly in a small bowl or jug, then pour it into the yogurt and whisk them together until the mixture looks smooth and uniform.
  • In a separate bowl, add the oats, baking powder and salt, stirring well so the baking powder and salt are evenly dispersed among the oats.
  • Tip the oat mixture into the bowl with the yogurt and egg, then stir slowly with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is just combined and no dry patches remain.
  • Look at the mixture to ensure it is thick but spoonable, more like a heavy batter than a traditional bread dough, and let it sit for a couple of minutes so the oats begin to absorb the liquid.
  • Pour or spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula so it is level and reaches into the corners.
  • Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4 for 30 minutes, allowing the loaf to rise and begin to set.
  • After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 150°C / 300°F and continue baking for a further 30 minutes until the loaf is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven, leave it in the tin for about 10 minutes, then lift it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into even pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 7gFat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g