Nothing is better than fresh, homemade bread! Whether you are new to baking yeasted bread or are a seasoned baker, you'll love this Honey Oat Bread recipe!
Made with 100% whole wheat flour and just 6 other basic ingredients, you can have fresh bread in less than 3 hours start to finish.
Plus this bread is naturally sweetened, dairy free and easily modified to be vegan!
The Ingredients
- Oats- This recipe turns out best with large flake rolled oats but quick oats will also work.
- Honey- Brown sugar or maple syrup could be used instead.
- Water
- Yeast- I use instant active dry yeast for this bread. I have not tested the recipe with a different yeast so I can't be sure of rise times. Let me know if you do though!
- Sea Salt
- Olive Oil- Avocado oil or softened butter also work!
- Whole Wheat Flour- All purpose flour or bread flour can be used instead. Or you can use a combination for a less pronounced whole wheat flavour.
The Method
- "Cook" the oats with honey by allowing them to sit in hot water.
- Proof the yeast. To proof the yeast, just sprinkle it on top of the warm water (no need to stir it in). The optimal temperature to add the yeast is 110 F so if you have a thermometer, feel free to check! If after 5-10 minutes the yeast is not foamy, do not proceed with the recipe. Check to see if your yeast is expired and start again with fresh yeast. Otherwise you might end up wasting your ingredients on a bread that won't rise properly!
- Mix the dough.
- Knead.
- First rise.
- Shape the loaves.
- Second rise.
- Bake.
Leftover Storage
Store leftover bread in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Ways to Use this Honey Oat Bread
There are so many ways to enjoy this bread!
- Dip it in your favourite soup, such as Simple Tomato Soup or Pumpkin Chicken Rice Soup.
- Use it to make Homemade Croutons.
- Toast it and top it with warm butter and your favorite jam, Cajun Honey Butter or make Avocado Chickpea Toast.
- Use it to make a Turkey Pesto or Cranberry Brie sandwich.
Dietary Notes
If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:
- Dairy Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan- If you use maple syrup or brown sugar in place of honey.
Tips and Troubleshooting
No stand mixer? You can still make this bread with a bit of arm muscle! Mix the dough in a large bowl with a wooden spoon. Then knead the bread for about 5 minutes by hand.
Yeast didn't get foamy? Check to ensure the yeast isn't expired. Another common culprit could be adding the yeast while the water was too hot.
If you want to make one large loaf instead of two medium sized loaves, you can skip dividing the dough in half. Just roll out all of the dough into a 9x18 inch rectangle and roll up as per the directions. Bake time will increase to closer to 35-45 minutes.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup large flake rolled oats
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 and ¾ cups boiling water
- 2 and ¼ teaspoon instant active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 and ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 and ¾ cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough attachment, mix together the oats, honey and boiling water. Leave sit for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, the water should be about 105-115 °F. Sprinkle the yeast on top of the water, cover with a kitchen towel and leave sit for 5-10 minutes until yeast is active and foamy.
- Add the salt, olive oil and 3 and ½ cups of flour. Turn the mixer on low until combined, about 1 minute. Next, increase the mixer speed to medium high to knead the dough for 3-5 minutes. The dough should be soft, barely sticky and should pull away from the edges of the bowl. If it seems sticky, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. I always end up using 470 grams of flour for this recipe.
- Grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to raise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, lightly grease two 9x4 inch loaf pans.
- After the dough has raised, lightly flour the counter, a rolling pin and your hands. Punch down on the dough to remove any air bubbles. Turn the dough onto the prepared counter surface and use a spatula or bench cutter to cut it in half. Take one half of the dough and roll it out into an approximately 9 inch by 18 inch rectangle (it doesn't have to be perfect). Next, starting at one of the short ends, roll the dough all the way to the other end so that you have a cylinder that is approximately 9 inches long. Place the roll seam side down in one of the prepared loaf pans. Repeat with the second half of the dough. Once again, cover both loaves and allow to raise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, after 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Once the loaves have doubled in size, place them in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through (195 °F).
- Remove loaves from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Then, use a butter knife to cut around the edges and turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.
- Cut and serve as desired!
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Helen
What a great recipe! I love how everything is done in one bowl - so easy and minimal washing up 🙂
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Helen!
Toni
This turned out really good! My whole family loved it!
Janessa
I'm glad you liked this recipe, Toni!
Jen
This is really good!! I love how easy this recipe is to follow! Will definitely make it again!
Janessa
I'm glad you liked this recipe, Jen!
Dana
This is a lovely bread recipe! And so easy to enjoy. Honestly we probably killed the entire loaf just by spread some butter on slices and adding a pinch of sea salt. Divine!
Janessa
I'm glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for your kind review, Dana.
Tara
Such a fantastic homemade bread! That texture looks incredible. Definitely the perfect option for those new to bread making.
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Tara!
Kathleen
I completely agree with you. Nothing better than fresh bread right out of the oven. The smell, the taste, just perfection. Can't wait to make this honey oat bread it sounds glorious.
Janessa
I hope you love it!
Liza
What a wonderful recipe! The rolled oats really give this wholesome bread a nice hearty texture and flavor, and that touch of honey is just right!
Janessa
Thank you for your kind review, Liza!
Ryan
This was so yummy! I like that it did not have sugar in it.
Janessa
I'm glad you liked this bread recipe, Ryan!
Anjali
This homemade bread turned out perfectly and was so much better than store bought! We used it for sandwiches for lunch today and everyone loved it!
Janessa
I'm glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for your kind review, Anjali.
kushigalu
WHat a healthy and delicious-looking bread. Lve the ingredients used here. Pinned this.