Description
Here’s a bread recipe that’s as cozy as a Sunday morning. This honey and oat loaf brings together the wholesome goodness of oats and the gentle sweetness of honey — no kneading, no stress, just pure homemade comfort. Perfect for breakfast toast, sandwiches, or a sneaky afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water, divided
- 1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
- ⅓ cup softened butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Cook the oat base:
- Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the oats, butter, honey, and salt until combined. Take it off the heat and let it cool to about 110°F–115°F, stirring now and then. Warm the remaining 1 cup of water separately to the same temperature range.
- Activate the yeast:
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in the warm water and sprinkle over the yeast. Let it sit for a few minutes until it becomes foamy — that’s how you’ll know the yeast is alive and kicking.
- Mix the dough:
- Add the cooled oat mixture, egg, and 2 cups of flour to the bowl with the yeast. Stir well until smooth. Gradually add more flour, about half a cup at a time, until a thick, soft dough forms and pulls slightly from the sides of the bowl.
- Shape and rise:
- Divide the dough evenly between two greased 9×5-inch loaf pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Cover lightly with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size — roughly 35–40 minutes.
- Bake to golden perfection:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 40–45 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Finishing touches:
- If you’d like extra flavor and a beautiful shine, brush the hot loaves with melted butter right after baking. Cool on wire racks before slicing (if you can wait that long).
Notes
- Rising time may vary slightly depending on your kitchen’s temperature.
- For an even prettier loaf, sprinkle a few oats on top before baking.
- Prep time doesn’t include rising.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast