• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Privacy Policy
  • Chickens and Farm Animals
  • Gardening
  • Recipes
  • Podcast
    • Guest Application

Beyond The Chicken Coop logo

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Chickens and Farm Animals
  • Gardening
  • About
    • Contact Me
    • Privacy Policy
  • Podcast
    • Guest Application
×

Home » Yeast Bread » Honey Oat Bread

Published: May 4, 2020 · Modified: Dec 15, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Honey Oat Bread

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe
A sliced loaf of bread on a cutting board.

Fresh Homemade Honey Oat Bread is great for sandwiches or toast. This delicious bread recipe is light and airy with a bit of texture from the oats. 

A loaf of wheat bread topped with oats.
Table of Contents
Why make this bread
Key ingredients
Substitutions
Step by step directions
Tips for making bread
Recipe Faqs
Amount of time to make bread
More great bread recipes
Honey Oat Bread

Why make this bread

Several years ago I made a new year's resolution to strive to bake my own bread. I had always been a baker, but I was a baker of convenience. Before that I baked when I had extra time. I also baked when it was cold and snowy. 

Baking bread doesn't take a lot of hands on time. But you do need to plan time for bread baking. Once mixed, the bread needs to rise, then shaped and then it needs to rise again.

This honey oat bread is one of my go to recipes. It's perfect for sandwiches or toasted and topped with honey butter.

Anytime you make something homemade, it's just that much better. You get to control the ingredients and add your loving touch. You'll want to make this honey oatmeal bread!

A loaf of sliced homemade bread on a bread board.

Key ingredients

  • White whole wheat flour - whole grain flour made with white spring wheat
  • All purpose flour
  • Old fashioned oats - also called rolled oats

Substitutions

Sometimes you might not have all the exact ingredients needed to make a recipe, but you still want to bake. For this recipe, there are several substitutions that will work.

  • You can use all purpose flour instead of the white whole wheat flour
  • Use one-minute oats instead of old fashioned oats
  • Use canola or vegetable oil instead of olive oil
  • Use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast - reduce yeast to 1 ¾ teaspoons of instant yeast.

Step by step directions

  • Add water, yeast and honey to a mixing bowl
  • Let set for 5 minutes until mixture is bubbly or foaming
A silver bowl filled with yeast and water.
Yeast dissolved in water
A sliver bowl with bubbly water.
Yeast bubbly and ready
  • Mix in one cup of all purpose flour oats, oil, and salt
  • Continue adding flour one cup at a time
A mixing bowl with oats on top of a creamy mixture.
Bread dough being mixed in a mixing bowl.
  • Once dough forms a ball, mix on low speed for a few minutes
  • Add a bit more flour if dough sticks to side of bowl of becomes slack
  • Knead dough for 10 minutes in stand mixer
  • Remove dough from mixer and form into a ball. Place in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Let rise until doubled - 1 ½ - 2 hours
  • Gently deflate dough by pushing dough down in the center. Divide dough into two and form into loaves. Step by step directions for shaping loaves can be found in this bread recipe.
  • Place in grease bread pans and allow dough to rise again - 1 hour
  • Brush loaves with an egg wash and sprinkle on remaining oats
  • Bake in a preheated 375° for 40 minutes
  • Allow loaves to cool for 5 minutes in pans and then remove from pans and continue cooling on a baking rack
Loaves of unbaked bread in bread pans.

Tips for making bread

  • Making certain water is between 105° and 110°
  • When using active dry yeast, allow yeast to become active in a liquid for 5-10 minutes
  • Preheat oven before baking
  • Bake bread on the middle rack of your oven
  • Allow bread to fully cool before slicing

Recipe Faqs

Why do bread recipes call for a range of flour?

Yeast bread recipes rarely list an exact amount of flour needed in the ingredients.  Instead, a range is listed - 3 ½ - 4 cups of flour. When making bread, the amount of flour varies from time to time. This depends on many factors - humidity in the air, exact measurements of liquids and flour, how compacted the flour is and more. 

When making bread always add flour in small increments. Stop adding when you reach the final cup of flour. Gradually add flour until the dough comes together and forms a ball. Dough will still be a bit tacky, but not sticky. Be careful to not add too much flour or dough will become dry.

The more you make bread, the easier this becomes. And the more you make bread, you will realize that every time will be a bit different. 

Can I freeze this bread?

Yes, this bread freezes well. To freeze, allow bread to fully cool. I like to slice my bread and then place in a freezer safe bag. To thaw, let bread sit at room temperature for 3-4 hours. 

Listen to all my tips for freezing homemade bread in this podcast episode.

Amount of time to make bread

Baking homemade bread takes a bit of time. Well, a bit of planning and waiting time. Not a lot of hands on time. You do need to plan enough time to mix up the dough, let it rise, shape the dough, let it rise and then bake the dough.

I will often start a batch first thing in the morning on the weekends and by mid morning, my bread making in all done.

Plan between 3 and 4 hours from start to finish when making bread. Time will vary depending on how long it takes for your dough to rise. 

Fresh Baked Homemade Honey Oat Bread

More great bread recipes

  • White Wheat Bread
  • Pumpkin Seed Bread
  • Apple Pull Apart Bread
  • Multigrain Bread
  • Potato Bread
  • Braided Bread

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

If you loved this recipe you'll LOVE all the others in this category. Check out all my bread recipes or this collection of bread here!

  • A white platter filled with berry muffins with a crumbly topping.
    Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
  • A blueberry bagel topped with cream cheese.
    Blueberry Bagels
  • A small basket filled with muffins.
    Apple Carrot Muffins
  • A plate filled with biscuits filled with bits of jalapeno.
    Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
A loaf of wheat bread topped with oats.

Honey Oat Bread

Kathy
Fresh Homemade Honey Oat Bread is great for sandwiches or toast. This delicious bread recipe is light and airy with a bit of texture from the oats. 
4.93 from 26 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Saved!
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rise Time 2 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves
Calories 156 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Bread Pan
  • Cooling Rack
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast (active dry yeast, 1 packet)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup oil (use any light flavored oil)
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 - 2½ cups white whole wheat flour

Topping

  • ¼ cup oats (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl of a stand mixer, mix water, yeast and honey. Let stand for 5 minutes until bubbly.
    2 cups warm water, 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast, ¼ cup honey
  • Mix in oil, oats and salt
    ¼ cup oil, 1 cup old fashioned oats, 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • Mix in all-purpose flour.
    2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Mix in white whole wheat flour ½ cup at a time. You might not need all the flour. Reserve the final ½ cup to determine if needed. Dough should be tacky, but not overly sticky. 
    2 - 2½ cups white whole wheat flour
  • Knead dough in stand mixer for 5 -8 minutes
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let sit for at least one hour, or until doubled.
  • Gently deflate dough by pressing your fist into the center of the dough. 
  • Divide dough in two and shape into two loaves. Place loaves into greased bread pans. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Just before baking brush loaves with water, (or egg white mixed with 1 Tablespoon of water) and sprinkle with oats. 
    ¼ cup oats
  • Place in a preheated 375 degree oven and bake for 40 minutes. 
  • Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove and place on a baking rack until completely cooled. 

Notes

Substitutions
Sometimes you might not have all the exact ingredients needed to make a recipe, but you still want to bake. For this recipe, there are several substitutions that will work.
  • You can use all purpose flour instead of the white whole wheat flour
  • Use one-minute oats instead of old fashioned oats
  • Use canola, vegetable or olive oil
Tips for making bread
  • Making certain water is between 105 and 110 degrees
  • When using active dry yeast, allow yeast to become active in a liquid for 5-10 minutes
  • Preheat oven before baking
  • Bake bread on the middle rack of your oven
  • Allow bread to fully cool before slicing

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 118mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword honey oat bread, oat bread
Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @BeyondTheChickenCoop or tag #beyondthechickencoop!

This recipe was originally published in March 2017. The post and pictures have been updated.

More Yeast Bread

  • Two slices of toasted bread topped with jam.
    English Muffin Bread
  • A loaf of braided bread topped with sesame seeds.
    Braided Bread
  • A pan filled with blueberry sweet rolls.
    Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls
  • Slices of bread on a white surface.
    Potato Bread
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Tina H. says

    February 23, 2023 at 7:41 am

    4 stars
    I haven't tried making this yet, but I love how under the instructions you include the ingredients. Makes is so much simpler. Usually I'm scrolling back and forth between ingredient list and instructions.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 23, 2023 at 7:54 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Tina H says

        February 24, 2023 at 2:21 pm

        5 stars
        I made two loaves yesterday (I'm just a beginner and I don't have a bread mixer). They are by far my favourite so far (I've made three other types of bread - italian, whole wheat and cheddar/garlic)..

      • Kathy says

        February 24, 2023 at 2:49 pm

        Way to go!!! No need to get a bread mixer if you enjoy doing it by hand! You are doing a great job!!! 🙂

  2. Elaine says

    February 09, 2023 at 5:51 am

    I made this bread yesterday in my Kitchenaid. I followed the recipe except for the flour - used 1/2 cup whole wheat flour and the rest all purpose. It turned out amazing, I will definitely be making again. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 09, 2023 at 6:05 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Andrea Hulme says

    June 29, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    I don't have a stand mixer so how long do I need to kneed the bread?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 01, 2022 at 5:53 am

      Hi Andrea,
      You'll want to knead for 10 minutes.
      Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lorilyn Wilkes says

    April 27, 2022 at 3:48 pm

    I made this recipe last night again, after a long break of not baking bread.
    It comes out wonderfully time after time. I wanted to tell you thank you!
    and that I feel like i should pay you for such a great recipe. :}
    Today for lunch we made your bread into braunschweiger sandwiches.
    I had mine with avocado spread and whipped cream cheese.
    Hubby used mayo and spicy mustard. Yum!
    While I was browsing your site...I found two other recipes I have been looking for; easy buttermilk pan biscuits and flatbread. I keep printing things.
    It would be much easier if you had a cookbook. (I looked for one in a search engine. No luck! hint hint).
    I have a question on a discrepancy in the directions-the above page states to knead 10 minutes in stand mixer. The printed version says knead 5 minutes in the stand mixer. Which is correct? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 28, 2022 at 6:29 am

      Hi Lorilyn,
      Thanks so much for your email! I really appreciate your kind words. I don't have a cookbook out there, yet. It is something I'm thinking about but it's still just in the thinking phase!
      I need to go in and adjust the recipe for the kneading times. I usually knead on a low speed in my Kitchenaid mixer (speed of 2) for 5-8 minutes.
      Thank you and Happy Baking!!!
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply
      • Lorilyn says

        April 29, 2022 at 7:13 pm

        5 stars
        I made another batch of loaves the next day. We have had cinnamon toast, pb&j toast, toast with eggs on top, bologna sandwiches,
        sliced and froze one for next week and even gifted a loaf.
        Sunday, we are planning on making your battered fish and onion rings.
        I finally joined your email list:}.

      • Kathy says

        April 30, 2022 at 6:41 am

        So glad you're loving this bread! Enjoy the beer battered fish and onion rings. 🙂

  5. Kat says

    April 21, 2022 at 4:25 pm

    Can i use regular whole wheat?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 21, 2022 at 4:29 pm

      Hi Kat,
      Regular whole wheat flour can be used in place of the white wheat flour.
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply
  6. Cathleen says

    July 04, 2021 at 5:58 am

    How long would you recommend kneading by hand for those of us without a stand mixer?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      July 04, 2021 at 6:00 am

      When I make this by hand, I still knead for 10 minutes.
      Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Lindsay James says

    March 31, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    It doesnt say what size bread tin you should be using, please can you advise?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 31, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      Hi Lindsay,
      I usually use a 9x5" inch bread loaf pan.
      Let me know how it turns out!
      Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  8. Marlene VanDerSchie says

    March 27, 2021 at 8:28 am

    Best bread recipe and it has come out consistently perfect every time. This is a favorite! Great flavor and so good toasted too.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 28, 2021 at 6:05 am

      Thanks, Marlene! This is one of my favorites to make and I love it toasted with butter and honey! 🙂

      Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

The author holding a chicken.

I'm Kathy, a busy working mom who loves to cook from scratch, grow a garden, and raise farm animals. Take a look around and find all my recipes, gardening tips, and country living antics.

More about me →

Popular Recipes

  • A single muffin topped with a crumbly topping on a plate.
    Oatmeal Banana Muffins
  • Stacks of crispy golden fish on a white plate with a blue rim.
    Beer Battered Fish
  • Crispy fish fillets topped with lemon wedges.
    Pan Fried Walleye
  • A plate with baked pasta with cheese and tomatoes.
    Chicken Pasta Bake

Chicken Dinners

  • Strips of chicken, peppers and onions in a baked casserole.
    Chicken Fajita Casserole
  • Crispy chicken thighs on a white plate.
    Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
  • A chicken thigh with a sauce on a plate with rice and peas.
    Apricot Chicken
  • A plate filled with chicken legs covered in barbecue sauce.
    Baked BBQ Chicken Legs
  • Grilled chicken thighs on a white plate.
    Italian Dressing Chicken
  • A golden chicken thigh on a white plate with roasted potatoes and green beans.
    Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Featured In...

Beyond the Chicken Coop recipes have been featured in many different sites.

Most Popular Recipes

Beer Battered Fish

Beer Battered Fish

A serving of chicken pot pie with a crust on a white plate.

Chicken Pot Pie

Oatmeal Banana Muffin on a small white plate with crumb topping crumbled on plate.

Oatmeal Banana Muffins

Search Beyond the Chicken Coop

Featured In

Beyond the Chicken Coop recipes have been featured in many different sites.

The author holding a chicken.

I'm Kathy, a busy working mom who loves to cook from scratch, grow a garden, and raise farm animals. Take a look around and find all my recipes, gardening tips, and country living antics.

More about me →

Popular Recipes

  • A single muffin topped with a crumbly topping on a plate.
    Oatmeal Banana Muffins
  • Stacks of crispy golden fish on a white plate with a blue rim.
    Beer Battered Fish
  • Crispy fish fillets topped with lemon wedges.
    Pan Fried Walleye
  • A plate with baked pasta with cheese and tomatoes.
    Chicken Pasta Bake

Chicken Dinners

  • Strips of chicken, peppers and onions in a baked casserole.
    Chicken Fajita Casserole
  • Crispy chicken thighs on a white plate.
    Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
  • A chicken thigh with a sauce on a plate with rice and peas.
    Apricot Chicken
  • A plate filled with chicken legs covered in barbecue sauce.
    Baked BBQ Chicken Legs
  • Grilled chicken thighs on a white plate.
    Italian Dressing Chicken
  • A golden chicken thigh on a white plate with roasted potatoes and green beans.
    Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Featured In...

Beyond the Chicken Coop recipes have been featured in many different sites.

Footer

↑ back to top

Beyond the Chicken Coop recipes have been featured in many different sites.

About

  • Privacy Policy

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Contact

  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 Beyond the Chicken Coop®