Homemade Honey Oat Bread Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of this homemade Honey Oat Bread! Inspired by bakingdom, this recipe creates a deliciously golden loaf, perfectly complemented by a sweet honey-oat topping. Whether you use raw local honey or agave for a vegan twist, this bread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easily adaptable – try it with whole wheat or spelt flour (adjusting flour by cups instead of weight). Get ready to experience bread-baking bliss!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 190 mins

Calories 2619.5 kcal

Protein 146g

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Ingredients for Homemade Honey Oat Bread

5-6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups old-fashioned oats, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups warm milk
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup honey

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How to Make Homemade Honey Oat Bread

In a large bowl, or the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the flour, oats, yeast, and salt
In a small bowl, or two cup measuring cup, warm the milk so that its hot enough to melt the butter, but not boiling
Add the butter, stirring until melted, then stir in the water and honey
Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, mixing with a dough hook until it just comes together to form a dough
Knead in the mixer, with the dough hook attachment, for 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic
If the dough is still very wet and sticky after 5 minutes of kneading, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is barely tacky
If the dough is too dry, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to soften it up
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 / 2 to 1 hour
Once doubled, place the dough on a clean, dry work surface
If the dough is too sticky, lightly flour the surface before continuing
With your fingers, flatten the dough into a 9 by 12-inch rectangle
Tightly roll the dough, tucking the ends as needed, into a loaf
Place the shaped dough into a 95-inch loaf pan, cover with a clean dry towl, and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 / 2 to 1 hour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place an empty loaf pan on the bottom rack of the oven and bring 2 cups of water to a boil
When the loaf is doubled again, brush the top with the warmed honey and sprinkle with the oats
Place the bread in the oven and pour the boiling water into the empty loaf pan on the bottom rack of the oven
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the bread is deep golden brown and the internal temperature is about 190 degrees
Transfer to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

151 g

Sugar

385g

Fat

112g

Carbs

161g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Homemade Honey Oat Bread?

Homemade Honey Oat Bread takes about 220 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 190 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Homemade Honey Oat Bread?

Homemade Honey Oat Bread has approximately 2619.5 calories per serving, with about 146 g protein, 161 g carbohydrates and 69 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Homemade Honey Oat Bread?

The key ingredients for Homemade Honey Oat Bread are All Purpose Flour, Oats, Instant Yeast, Salt, Milk, Water. See the full list with measurements above.