🍞 Homemade Oatmeal Bread – Warm & Comforting 🥣✨

Soft, hearty, and nutty—this oatmeal bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy meals!

Ingredients

• 1½ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Extra oats for topping

Instructions

1. Prep Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. Soften Oats: Combine oats and milk in a bowl. Let sit 10 minutes.
3. Activate Yeast: Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
4. Mix Dough: Add yeast mixture to oats with olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix until dough forms.
5. Knead: Knead on floured surface 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. First Rise: Place dough in greased bowl. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
7. Shape: Punch down dough. Transfer to loaf pan. Sprinkle with oats and walnuts.
8. Bake: Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
9. Cool: Let cool on wire rack before slicing.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes (including rising)
• Yield: 1 loaf (~10 slices)
• Kcal: ~150–180 per slice

✨ A wholesome bread with hearty oats and walnuts—perfect with butter, jam, or alongside soup!