A hearty and flavorful bread combining the nutty taste of pecans with the wholesome texture of oats.
Add the warm water and unsalted butter to the bread machine pan.
Ensure the water is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
Add the bread flour, oats, sugar, dry milk, and salt to the pan.
Layer the dry ingredients evenly to ensure proper mixing.
Make a small well in the dry ingredients and add the yeast.
Keep the yeast away from the salt to ensure it activates correctly.
Set the bread machine to the Sweet or Basic/White setting with a medium crust.
Refer to your bread machine's manual for specific instructions.
Once the machine signals, add the chopped pecans.
Adding the pecans later prevents them from being crushed during kneading.
Allow the bread machine to complete the cycle, then remove the bread and cool on a wire rack.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
Slice and serve the bread as desired.
Enjoy the bread fresh or toasted with your favorite spread.