Are you looking for a sweet and delicious bread recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any day? Look no further than Homemade Honey Oat Bread! This recipe is easy to make and will become a staple in your baking repertoire.
This homemade Honey Oat Bread recipe is perfect for making a scrumptious, flavorful loaf of bread. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but the delicious honey and oat combination creates a unique flavor that will have your family and friends asking for seconds!
Why Make Homemade Honey Oat Bread?
There are many reasons to make your own bread; honey bread is no exception. Here are just a few benefits:
Freshness: Homemade bread is always fresher than store-bought bread, and the aroma alone is worth the effort.
Healthier: You can control the ingredients and ensure your bread is free from preservatives and other additives.
Taste: Homemade bread tastes better, and adding honey adds a subtle sweetness that’s hard to resist.
Not only is homemade Honey Oat Bread delicious, but it’s also versatile. You can enjoy it alone, toasted with butter, or as a sandwich. Plus, it makes a great gift for friends and family.
How to Make Homemade Honey Oat Bread
To make Honey Oat Bread you’ll need a few simple ingredients:
Flour: You can use all-purpose flour or bread flour. Bread flour will give you a chewier texture, while all-purpose flour will produce lighter, fluffier bread.
Yeast: Active dry yeast or instant yeast will work. If you’re using active dry yeast, you’ll need to activate it in warm water first.
Salt: Salt is an essential ingredient in bread making. It enhances the flavor and helps the dough rise.
Honey: Honey adds sweetness and moisture to the bread. You can adjust the amount of honey to your taste.
Water: Water is needed to activate the yeast and hydrate the flour.
Butter (optional): Butter adds richness to the bread. You can omit it if you prefer leaner bread.
Tips for Making the Perfect Bread
Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, so measuring your ingredients accurately is important. Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, or level off your measuring cups with a straight edge.
Use room temperature ingredients: All ingredients should be at room temperature, especially water. Cold ingredients can slow down yeast activation and affect the dough’s rise.
Don’t over-knead the dough: Kneading the dough too much can develop too much gluten, resulting in dense and tough bread. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, but stop as soon as you reach that point.
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place: Yeast thrives in a warm and moist environment, so make sure to let your dough rise in a warm place, such as in an oven with the light turned on or in a warm spot in your kitchen. Cover the dough with a clean towel to protect it from drafts.
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes, you can! Simply add the ingredients to the bread machine in the order the manufacturer recommends, and select the appropriate setting. Be sure to check the dough during the kneading process to ensure it’s forming a smooth ball. Once the bread is done, remove it from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack.
Yes, you can! You can use maple syrup, agave nectar, or molasses instead of honey. Just keep in mind that the flavor and texture of the bread may be slightly different.
You can check if the bread is done by tapping on the bottom of the loaf – it should sound hollow. Alternatively, you can use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the bread – it should be between 190°F and 200°F.
Yes, you can! Chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, or seeds, such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds, can add flavor and texture to the bread. Fold them into the dough during the kneading process.
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Honey Oat Bread with Honey Vanilla Bean Butter
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
Description
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of Honey Oat Bread with this easy recipe. Crunchy oats and sweet honey make this bread perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 3 c. flour
- 3/4 c. quick rolled oats
- 1 package of active yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. milk
- 1/4 c. lukewarm water
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp. honey, warmed
- 2 tbsp. Rolled oats
FOR BUTTER
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/4 c. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix flour, oats, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer and whisk together.
- In a small bowl, warm the milk and place the butter in the warmed milk to allow the butter to melt. Make sure the milk isn’t boiling. Stir until the butter has melted. Add the water and honey to the milk mixture.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture, and using a dough hook on a standing mixer or blender, mix until the dough is completely mixed and has formed a dough ball. Use the dough hook attachment and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth. If the dough is still sticky, add a tablespoon of flour to the dough until it is smooth but not dry.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, place in a warm place, and allow the dough to double in size. This should take about an hour. Depending on your area’s warmth, it may take a little longer.
- Now that the dough has doubled turn to a lightly floured surface and mold the dough into a 9X12 inch rectangular log. Prepare a 9X12 inch loaf pan with baking spray and place the dough into the pan. Cover with a dry kitchen towel and allow to double in size for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Drizzle the warmed honey over the dough and, using a pastry brush, brush the honey over the loaf to ensure it gets spread evenly. Sprinkle the dough with quick oats and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the pan, turn to a cooling rack, and allow the bread to cool.
Making the butter
- In a medium bowl, add the butter, scrape the vanilla beans out of its pod, and add to the bowl, add the honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt and beat with a handheld mixer until the butter looks like whipped butter. Place in an airtight container and leave out at room temperature until the time of use.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including rising time)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Love this recipe! Except a 9×12 loaf pan is way too big. I used a “large” loaf pan 5×10 which made the bread slices the perfect size, similar to ready made bread from the grocery store!
Wonderful!