Easy Homemade Honey-Oat Bread

Nothing says “I love you” like a loaf of home-made bread. A combination of sweet honey and hearty oats creates a soft, delicious bread that smells incredible as it bakes. Spread it with butter in the morning or make a simple sandwich – this loaf feels like a hug in every bite. Plus, it’s easy to make—no fancy techniques, just a handful of ingredients that come together to create something truly special.

Easy Homemade Honey-Oat Bread

So simple to make. Whip up a loaf and watch it disappear!

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:40 minutes mins

Rise time:2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time:3 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups bread flour
• ¾ cup whole wheat flour
• ¾ cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1 package instant yeast
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup whole milk
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup honey

Topping

• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons oatmeal

Instructions

• Combine flours, oatmeal, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, microwave 3 tablespoons of butter until just melted. Add milk and water and microwave for one additional minute. Stir in ¼ cup honey.
• Add wet mixture to dry ingredients in the large bowl, mixing well.
• On a lightly floured counter, knead dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. (May also use a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment.)
• Place the dough in an oiled bowl. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 1 hour. (Time will depend on the temperature and humidity of the kitchen.)
• Once the dough has doubled, punch down and form into a loaf.
• Place the dough in a buttered 9 x 5 loaf pan. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 90 minutes or until it is about doubled.
• Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
• Brush the warm bread with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
• Warm 1 tablespoon of honey in the microwave for a few seconds so it will easily spread. Spread on top of the loaf, covering it completely. Sprinkle with oatmeal.
• Let cool before slicing.

Course: Side Dish

Keyword: Bread, Come & Get It, Comfort Food, Dinner, easy, Recipe, Side Dishes

Servings: 1 loaf

If you liked this recipe, you can find more like it in my cookbook “Come and Get It!” Available on Amazon.

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