Honey Oat Bread

Name: Honey Oat Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats, plus extra for topping; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tbsp melted butter; 3 1/2 cups bread flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Honey Oat Bread

Story updated September 18, 2026

Combining oats and honey in yeasted sandwich bread reflects a broader mid-to-late 20th-century American trend toward "wholesome" breads incorporating grains beyond refined wheat, often marketed for their texture and nutritional appeal.

Ingredients

Scale:· 16 servings

1 cup rolled oats, plus extra for topping
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp melted butter
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1Pour boiling water over oats and let cool to warm.
2Stir in yeast and honey; let sit until foamy.
3Whisk in melted butter.
4Stir in flour and salt, then knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
5Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
6Shape into a loaf, top with extra oats, let rise 45 minutes.
7Bake at 375°F for 32-35 minutes, until golden.

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