This homemade honey oatmeal bread recipe is a delightful and hearty option for breakfast or snacking. The combination of honey and oats gives this bread a subtle sweetness and a nutty texture. It is soft on the inside with a crusty exterior, making it perfect for toasting or enjoying as is. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can have freshly baked honey oatmeal bread right at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.
- Add oats, salt, and vegetable oil to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover the pan with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
