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Honey oatmeal bread loaf

Super soft, savory and slightly sweet are an understatement to describe this fiber-filled honey oatmeal loaf bread. Make this bread to have wonderful, wheat sandwich slices for the week.
Prep Time2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey oatmeal bread
Servings: 12
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups rolled oats 1 cup for the bread, ¼ cup for the topping
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp yeast
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 ½ tbsps vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • 2 cups lukewarm water 1 ½ cup for oats + ½ cup for yeast

Instructions

  • Add 1 ½ cups of lukewarm water to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 - 2 minutes (or use boiling water).
  • Stir in 1 cup of rolled oats to the boiling water.
  • Set aside to soft and cool for 30 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, mix ½ cup lukewarm water, sugar and yeast.
  • Set aside for 15 minutes for the yeast to activate.
  • In a large bowl, add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour and salt.
  • Mix the flour thoroughly then make a small well in the center.
  • Add the cooled oats, yeast mixture, oil and honey to the flour well. Mix.
  • Knead to form a soft, smooth dough.
  • Cover the dough. Set aside to rise for 1 hour.
  • Gently press down the dough. Turn over into a lightly floured surface.
  • Stretch the dough out gently into a rectangle with the same width as your loaf pan.
  • Roll the dough tightly onto itself, tucking the ends into the dough to form a loaf.
  • Pinch the seam together.
  • Roll the loaf back and forth to seal the seam.
  • Place the dough seam side down.
  • Brush the top of the loaf with 1 tbsp of water.
  • Sprinkle ¼ cup of rolled oats next to the loaf along its length.
  • Roll the loaf gently onto the oats, rocking back and forth to press the oats into the dough.
  • Grease your loaf pan.
  • Place the dough seam side down into the pan.
  • Cover. Set aside to rise for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven at 350°F.
  • Add water or ice to an oven safe bowl. Place to the bottom of the oven.
  • Bake the loaf for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove and allow to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Steam is needed in the oven to ensure the bread expands evenly without cracking.
  • The bread has a lot of moisture and will take some time to cook. If it browns too quickly at the top, cover the top with foil.