Name: oatmeal bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups rolled oats; 1 ½ cups warm water; 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 ¼ tsp active dry yeast; 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for fluffiness)

Description

This hearty and wholesome oatmeal bread is soft, slightly sweet, and filled with the natural goodness of oats. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying with a pat of butter, it’s a nutritious and comforting bread for any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups warm water
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, for fluffiness)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the oats and warm water. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes until the oats soften.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the honey (or maple syrup) in the warm water and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture and softened oats to the flour mixture, followed by the olive oil and apple cider vinegar (if using). Stir until everything is well combined.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Punch down the dough and transfer it to the prepared pan. Shape it to fit and smooth the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For a slightly sweeter bread, increase the honey or maple syrup to 3 tablespoons.
If you want a denser bread, replace part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
Store the bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes