Description
Honey Oatmeal Bread is a soft, slightly sweet bread made with rolled oats and honey. The addition of oats gives it a hearty texture, while the honey adds a subtle sweetness, making it perfect for sandwiches or as a comforting snack with butter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (about 110°F or 45°C)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon rolled oats, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Stir to dissolve and let sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture, softened butter, and milk. Stir until the dough comes together, then knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf. Place it into the prepared loaf pan and let it rise for another 30–45 minutes, or until it has risen just above the edges of the pan.
- If desired, sprinkle the top with 1 tablespoon of rolled oats for a rustic look.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This bread is best served fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For added flavor, try mixing in a tablespoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg.
- For a softer crust, cover the bread with a kitchen towel as it cools.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
