So I think the struan bread is as good as it's gonna get, and that's fine by me. I think next week will be sweet corn bread. :)

# Struan Bread

Lea & Jay
2.0 loaves

5.0 cups unbleached bread flour
0.25 cup coarse cornmeal
0.25 cup rolled oats
3.0 tbsp oat bran
0.25 cup water (rice)
0.25 cup brown rice
0.25 cup brown sugar
2.5 tsp salt
2.0 tbsp instant yeast
1.5 tbsp honey
1.5 cups water (dough)
0.5 cup buttermilk
sesame seeds
1.0 whole egg

1 - Boil the brown rice in water until fully cooked.
2 - Combine all of the ingredients (except the egg and the sesame seeds) in a large mixing bowl.
3 - If using a mixer, use the dough hook attachment and mix on the lowest speed for 2 minutes.
4 - Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to fully hydrate the flour.
5 - Once again, mix on the slowest speed with the paddle attachment for 2 minutes more. The dough should be very tacky or slightly sticky.
6 - Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface, then dust the top fo the dough with flour. Lightly knead the dough for 2-3 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking. The dough will still be soft and sticky but should hold together to for a soft, supple ball.
7 - With oiled hands, reach under on end of the dough, stretch it out, then fold it back onto itself. Do this from the back-end and then from each side. Flip the dough over and tuck it into a ball.
8 - Place the dough in a clean, lightly oiled bowl, cover and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Repeat this entire process two more times, completing all repetitions within 30 minutes.
9 - Place the dough into a greased loaf pans.
10 - Let the dough rise until increased to about 1 1/2 times its original size.
11 - Preheat the oven to 350° F (177°C).
12 - Crack an egg into a bowl and beat.
13 - Brush the top of the dough with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds
14 - Bake the loaves for 20 minutes, then rotate the pan. The bread is done when it has a rich golden color, the loaf sounds hollow when thumped on the bottom, and the internal temperature is about 185°F (85°C)
15 - Cool bread to room temperature before cutting into it.

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