This Honey Oatmeal Bread recipe is an all-time favorite! It's light, airy, a touch sweet, and has a spongy crumb. It is an absolute perfect bread recipe!
Combine oats, butter, boiling water, and salt. Cool to lukewarm (about 20 minutes).
Stir in yeast. Add 2 eggs, honey, and 3 cups flour. Mix well.
With dough hook on, add remaining flour until dough is smooth and clears the side of the bowl while mixing. The dough should be easy too handle and not too sticky to the touch. Knead about 8-10 minutes with dough hook.
Place in greased bowl, and turn dough over so it is greased on all sides. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes.
Divide into two even balls and shape into two 5 1/2 X 9 inch greased bread pans. Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 60 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk an additional egg with 1 tbsp. water. Brush over loaves and sprinkle with whole oats. Bake at 350ºF for 25-35 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans immediately and cool.
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Notes
Make ahead instructions: This is a great recipe because it makes 2 loaves. Eat one now and save one for later. Make sure the bread is completely cooled, slice, and place in freezer bags and freeze.