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Easy Honey Oat Bread No Machine Recipe

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A soft, wholesome honey oat bread made without a machine, featuring a golden crust and chewy texture. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or a quick snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats, divided
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil for dairy-free)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) warm milk (optional, any type including plant-based)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and honey. Sprinkle active dry yeast over the top and stir gently. Let sit until foamy and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, half of the rolled oats, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour melted butter and warm milk into the yeast mixture. Slowly add dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a rough, sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and knead dough by hand for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. Add flour sparingly if too sticky.
  5. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  6. Shape and second rise: Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise until puffy and just above pan edge, about 30-40 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven and prepare topping: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush loaf top with water or milk and sprinkle remaining oats on top.
  8. Bake: Bake on middle rack for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Internal temperature should reach about 190°F (88°C).
  9. Cool: Remove bread from pan and cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use warm water around 110°F to activate yeast properly. Do not over-flour the dough to keep it soft. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid gummy texture. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and milk with plant-based milk. For vegan, replace honey with maple syrup.

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