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A loaf of bread crafted from a blend of oats and whole wheat flour is a nourishing delight. This Oatmeal bread is made using rolled oats, whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour. Sweetened with honey, the bread is tasty and chewy at the same time. To say the bread is delicious is understatement.

Making this bread is also easy and fulfilling especially for beginner bakers. Adding oats makes it a healthier choice compared to other bread made from refined flours. Oats are high in fiber which may promote digestive health and help you feel satiated for longer. Oatmeal bread has a distinct, slightly nutty flavor that adds depth to its taste profile. If you enjoy the wholesome taste of oats, you’ll for sure love this bread.

Why you will love this Oatmeal Bread

The nutty taste of the oats makes this bread slightly nutty in flavor and if you like the taste of oats, you will definitely love this bread.
Oatmeal bread has a slightly chewy texture which can be very satisfying.
Oats are healthy. They have a high fiber content which promotes good digestive health. Oatmeal bread has got some of these nutritional values making it a healthier choice compared to bread made solely with refined flours.
This bread tends to be more filling than other breads made with refined flour thus making you feel satiated.
The bread can be enjoyed throughout the day in different ways. It makes a delicious and healthy toast for breakfast; it can be used with soups and stews and for sandwiches.

How to make Oatmeal Bread

If you are convinced that this would be a bread that you would love to try, here is how you can make it:

Ingredients

Rolled oats
Whole wheat flour
All-purpose flour
Instant yeast
Butter
Honey
Warm water
Hot milk
Salt

Refer to the recipe card below for exact measurements of ingredients.

Instructions

Add oats and butter to a mixing bowl. Heat the milk and pour on top of oat mixture. Stir to combine and set aside for about 1- 1.5 hours. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
To the oat mixture, add honey, warm water, instant yeast and stir well to combine.
Add the whole wheat flour into the mixture. Mix until combined.
Add the all-purpose flour, a little at a time as you knead, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Only add enough flour to make a dough that is soft, and not overly sticky. Ensure that you do not use too much flour. Knead for about 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or cling film. Set aside to allow it rise until double in size; about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough to remove excess air. Shape into a loaf and place in a lightly greased loaf pan.
Cover loosely with a greased wrap. Let it rise in a warm place until risen about 1 inch over the loaf pan, about 30-45 minutes.
Gently remove the wrap and carefully brush some egg wash on top. Sprinkle a handful of dry oats on top before baking.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 – 40 minutes. The loaf is done when you tap lightly on the top and it produces hollow sound.
Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out of pan and cool completely before slicing.

Variations of Oatmeal Bread

This Oatmeal Bread can be made in many other ways

Add 1/2 cup of dried fruits such as raisins or preferred chopped nuts to the dough after the first proofing then gently knead into the dough.

If you love chocolate in baked goods, toss in some chocolate chips then gently fold into the dough after the first rising.
Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top of the dough just before baking. Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl to make the cinnamon sugar.
Make a vegan Oatmeal Bread by using dairy free butter or margarine and non-dairy milk. You can leave out the egg wash for this vegan option.

Storing Oatmeal Bread

This bread keeps well and can be kept in the fridge or frozen in an air-tight container for upto three months. To serve the frozen bread, remove from the freezer and let thaw at room temperature or keep it in the fridge over night before using it.

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Prep Time: 2 20

Cook Time: 40

Resting time: 40

Total Time: 3 40

Servings: slices

Calories: 185.46kcal

Equipment

1 Oven

Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats
1¼ cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
21/4 tsp Instant yeast
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup honey
¼ cup water warm
1 cup milk hot
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Add oats and butter to a mixing bowl. Heat the milk and pour on top of oat mixture. Stir to combine and set aside for about 1- 1.5 hours.
To the oat mixture, add honey, warm water, instant yeast and stir well to combine.
Add the whole wheat flour into the mixture. Mix until combined.
Add the all-purpose flour, a little at a time as you knead, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Knead for about 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or cling film. Set aside to allow it rise until double in size; about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough to remove excess air. Shape into a loaf and place in a lightly greased loaf pan.
Cover loosely with a greased wrap. Let it rise in a warm place until risen about 1 inch over the loaf pan, about 30-45 minutes.
Gently remove the wrap and carefully brush some egg wash on top. Sprinkle a handful of dry oats on top before baking.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30 – 40 minutes. The loaf is done when you tap lightly on the top and it produces hollow sound.
Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out of pan and cool completely before slicing.