Description
Soft, hearty, and slightly sweet, this whole wheat oatmeal bread is the perfect homemade loaf for sandwiches, toast, or simply slathered with butter and honey.
Ingredients
- 2¼ teaspoons dry active yeast (or instant yeast)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 cup whole milk (110°F)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1¾ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1¾ to 2¼ cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- Optional: extra oats for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, stir together the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add warm milk, melted butter, brown sugar, honey, and oats. Stir until well combined.
- Add whole wheat flour and salt. Mix until combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add bread flour, ⅓ cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
- Increase speed to medium-high and knead for 8 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, transfer dough to it, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Grease and line two 8.5×4.5″ or 9×5″ loaf pans with parchment.
- Divide dough in half. Flatten each piece into an 8×12″ rectangle, pressing out air bubbles.
- Roll from the short end and pinch seams to seal. Place in prepared pans, seam-side down.
- Optionally sprinkle each loaf with oats. Cover and let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°F about 10 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, tenting with foil if browning too quickly, until internal temperature reaches 210°F.
- Cool loaves at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with butter, jam, or make a sandwich!
Notes
- Use instant yeast to skip the proofing step if desired.
- Honey and brown sugar add moisture and flavor; you can adjust the sweetness to taste.
- Store cooled loaves in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
