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Wholesome Honey Oat Bread

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A quick and easy homemade bread with a soft tender crumb, lightly sweetened with honey and textured with oats. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats, plus extra for sprinkling on top
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm water (around 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey (mild-flavored like clover or wildflower)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) warmed milk (can substitute dairy-free milk)

Instructions

  1. Soak the oats: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats and 1 1/4 cups warm water. Stir gently and let soak for 15 minutes.
  2. Activate the yeast: Sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast over the soaked oats. Add 1 tablespoon of honey. Stir lightly and wait 5–7 minutes until foamy.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Once yeast mixture is bubbly, add remaining 3 tablespoons honey, melted butter, and warmed milk. Stir to combine.
  5. Add flour gradually: Slowly add flour mixture to wet ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms. Add more flour if too sticky.
  6. Knead the dough: Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use stand mixer with dough hook for 6–7 minutes.
  7. First rise: Shape dough into ball, place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
  8. Shape the loaf: Punch down dough, turn onto floured surface, and shape into loaf by folding edges under.
  9. Prepare pan & second rise: Grease 9×5 inch loaf pan, sprinkle bottom with oats, place dough seam side down, cover, and let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour until puffed.
  10. Preheat and bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush top with water or milk, sprinkle oats, and bake 35–40 minutes until golden and hollow sounding when tapped.
  11. Cool the bread: Remove from pan, transfer to cooling rack, and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use warm water between 105–115°F to activate yeast properly. Knead dough until smooth and elastic for best texture. Allow both rises fully for a soft crumb. Tent bread with foil if browning too fast. Store cooled bread wrapped in a kitchen towel or paper bag to keep crust crisp. For gluten-free, substitute flours and add xanthan gum. For vegan, replace butter and honey with plant-based alternatives.

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