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Honey Oat Bread
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Honey Oat bread Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Rising Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Rolled oats – Old-fashioned oats work best here. Skip instant oats; they’re a little too eager.
  • Warm milk – Helps soften the oats and keeps the bread tender.
  • Honey – The star of the show. Use real honey for the best flavor.
  • Active dry yeast – The magic that makes bread… bread.
  • Butter – Adds richness and keeps the crumb soft.
  • All-purpose flour – Reliable easy, and always shows up.
  • Salt – Yes even sweet bread needs it. Trust the process.
  • Warm water – Just warm not hot. Yeast is dramatic.

Instructions

  • . Soften the oats
  • Pour warm milk over the rolled oats and let them sit for about 10 minutes. This step makes the oats tender and prevents weird crunchy surprises later. No one wants that.
  • Wake up the yeast
  • Mix warm water, honey, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. If it doesn’t foam, your yeast might be ghosting you—start over.
  • Build the dough
  • Stir in the softened oats, melted butter, salt, and half the flour. Mix until everything looks shaggy and slightly chaotic. Add more flour gradually until the dough pulls together.
  • Knead it
  • Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. It should feel soft, not sticky. If it sticks to everything, add flour slowly.
  • Let it rise
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled. This usually takes about an hour. Go do something relaxing—you’ve earned it.
  • Shape and rise again
  • Punch down the dough (very satisfying), shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased pan. Cover and let it rise again until puffy, about 30–40 minutes.
  • Bake
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped. Brush the top with butter if you want maximum cozy vibes.