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
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.
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Looks delicious!
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