Honey Oat Bread

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 40 min.
Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each)
Test Kitchen Approved
Using honey as a natural sweetener makes this homemade loaf a little healthier. You'll love this honey nut bread for both toast and sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each ) active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • Melted butter, optional

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Stir in oats, butter, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Heat remaining 1 cup water to 110°-115°.
  2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the egg, oat mixture and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch down dough; divide evenly between 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Smooth tops of loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 35-40 minutes. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow slash down the center of each loaf.
  4. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, brush with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 132 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

We especially enjoy this tasty bread because we like using honey as a natural sweetener means healthier eating. We use the bread for both toast and sandwiches. It's lovely during the holidays, too—or, for that matter, anytime! —Janice Dancer, Williamstown, Vermont
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