Description
This Honey-Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread is a hearty, flavorful, and slightly indulgent breakfast treat, sweetened with honey and infused with warm cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert, it’s a family favorite that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup warm milk (240 ml)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (60 ml)
- 1/4 cup honey (60 ml)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (60 ml)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats with 1 cup (240 ml) of warm milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast in 1/4 cup (60 ml) of warm water. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
3. Add the softened oats, 1/4 cup (60 ml) of melted butter, and 1/4 cup (60 ml) of honey to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
4. Gradually mix in 3 cups (375 g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If it’s sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
6. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours in a warm spot until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a log. Place it in a greased loaf pan and let it rise again for about 30-40 minutes.
8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
9. Remove the bread from the pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a softer crust, brush the loaf with melted butter right after baking.
If your kitchen is cold, let the dough rise in the oven with the light turned on for warmth.
Use a thermometer to ensure your oven is at the correct temperature.
This bread makes excellent toast and pairs wonderfully with butter or jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg