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Soft Oatmeal Bread
This soft and hearty oatmeal bread combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the warmth of freshly baked bread, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Dough
- ¾ cup warm milk (115-125°F)
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup warm water (110-115°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast ((1 packet))
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine milk and oats; let sit 30 min.
- Add butter, honey, water, yeast, salt, flours; mix until combined.
- Knead with dough hook for 8 min; let rise 60-90 min until doubled.
- Shape into loaf, place in greased pan; let rise 20-30 min.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle oats; bake at 350°F for 45-55 min.
- Cool 15 min, then remove from pan; cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.