Best Oatmeal Bread Recipe

Oatmeal Bread is a delicious recipe using pantry staples. It’s sweetened perfectly with honey and has a great texture.

Oatmeal Bread is one of my favorite quick bread recipes. It’s easy to make and pairs well with any meal or snack. My kids have been eating this for years with jelly for a tasty dessert or snack. It’s also great for sandwiches and toast.

It’s not as sweet as Cinnamon Bread or Cherry Bread and has a milder flavor. If you love baking with oatmeal, also try 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies Recipe, No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars and Oatmeal Scotchies. I also make Oatmeal Cake and Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe.

Why we love this recipe

The recipe is quick and easy.
Anyone can make homemade bread using basic ingredients you probably already have.
The taste and texture combine for a great bread recipe.
It’s freezer friendly.

Ingredients

Rolled Oats (not quick or instant oats)
Butter (softened)
Milk (boiled to a low simmer)
Warm Water
Dry Active Yeast
All Purpose Flour
Honey
Salt
Large Egg (room temperature)

Topping:

Large Egg
Rolled Oats

Get the complete ingredient list for this oatmeal bread recipe at the bottom of the post.

Substitutions and Additions

Raisins. Incorporate raisins or dried fruit into the batter for another delicious flavor. Add a cup into the dough after the first rise and knead into the dough.
Nuts. Try adding pecans or walnuts into the dough after the first rise.

How to make oatmeal bread

Step 1. Grease a 9X5 loaf pan and set aside.

Step 2. Pour the oats and butter into a mixing bowl. Pour the warm milk on top and stir the ingredients together. Set aside until the mixture is at room temperature for about 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3. Get out a separate large mixing bowl. Add the warm water and yeast. Combine with a wooden spoon and let the mixture sit for 3-5 minutes to activate.

Step 4. Next, add the honey and salt. Stir to combine with an electric mixer or stand mixer. Then add the oatmeal flour mixture and egg to the yeast mixture and beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed down to low, slowly add in the flour until just combined. Mix in the salt.

Step 5. Knead bread for a few minutes and place into a greased bowl.

Step 6. Cover with plastic wrap and allow it to rise at room temperature until it doubles in size.

Step 7. After the dough rises, punch the dough down into the bowl. Remove from the bowl to a lightly floured surface.

Step 8. Knead the dough and then shape the dough into a loaf shape and place it in the prepared loaf pan. Make the topping by whisking the egg and water together. Brush on the bread and sprinkle the dry oats on top.

Step 9. Cover and allow to double in size. Do not let it rise above the rim of the pan. Then bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool and then remove from the pan and place on a wire rack. Cut into slices.

FAQs

How to store?

This oat bread recipe will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. M

Can you freeze the bread?

Yes, I like to make extra to freeze. Allow to cool before storage. Then wrap in parchment paper and aluminum foil. Place inside a freezer bag or container.

Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight.