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    Honey Oatmeal Bread

    Shared on 7/10/2025

    This wholesome loaf combines the natural sweetness of honey with hearty oats for a bread that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for toast with butter or as sandwich bread.
    Honey Oatmeal Bread
    Prep Time
    25 minutes active
    Bake Time
    35-40 minutes
    Difficulty
    beginner
    Yield
    1 loaf
    sandwich bread
    healthy
    whole grain

    Ingredients

    • 350g (2¾ cups) Bread flour
    • 75g (¾ cup) Rolled oats plus extra for topping
    • 200g (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) Warm milk
    • 80g (⅓ cup) Warm water
    • 60g (3 tbsp) Honey
    • 30g (2 tbsp) Butter softened
    • 8g (1½ tsp) Salt
    • 7g (2¼ tsp) Instant yeast

    Instructions

    1

    1

    Pour boiling water over oats. Let soak 15-20 minutes until softened and cooled.

    2

    2

    Combine flour, salt, yeast. Add milk, honey, butter, and soaked oats.

    3

    3

    Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth dough.

    4

    4

    Rise 1.5-2 hours until doubled.

    5

    5

    Shape into log, place in greased pan. Brush top with water, sprinkle oats.

    6

    6

    Rise 45-60 minutes.

    7

    7

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes. Internal temp 190°F.

    Equipment

    • 9x5 loaf pan
    • Digital scale

    Tips

    • •Soaking oats prevents them from absorbing too much moisture from dough.
    • •Real honey adds better flavor than corn syrup.
    • •Spray oat topping with water before baking to help them stick.

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