Dennis's Blarney Stone Bread

Five minutes of effort. That’s all it takes to load this bread machine and walk away.

Quick oats give the loaf a hearty, slightly chewy texture, while honey and applesauce sweeten things naturally without making it taste like dessert. The spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves fills your kitchen with that warm, just-baked aroma that makes everyone wander in asking “what’s in the oven?"

Set it to light crust and let the machine handle the rest. You’ll have a soft, fragrant loaf with barely any cleanup.

Pro Tips

• Add ingredients in the order listed for best results. Most bread machines work best with liquids first, then dry ingredients, then yeast on top
• Use the light crust setting to keep the crust tender rather than thick and chewy
• This bread makes outstanding toast the next morning, especially with a slick of butter and a drizzle of extra honey