Description
Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread is a soft, slightly sweet, and warmly spiced loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks. Infused with cinnamon and naturally sweetened with honey, this bread combines hearty rolled oats with a tender crumb for a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Oat Mixture
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup warm milk (240 ml)
Yeast Mixture
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (60 ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for yeast activation)
Dough
- 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
- Soften Oats: In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats with warm milk and let them sit for 10 minutes to soften, creating a creamy oat mixture essential for the dough’s texture.
- Activate Yeast: In a separate bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water, add 1 tablespoon honey, and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix the softened oats, melted butter, and 1/4 cup honey into the yeast mixture, stirring until all wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Make Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms that will be ready for kneading.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of flour if the dough is too sticky to handle.
- First Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape & Second Rise: Punch down the risen dough, shape it into a log, place it in a greased loaf pan, cover, and allow it to rise again for 30-40 minutes until puffed.
- Bake Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until it turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing to ensure the crumb sets and slices cleanly.
Notes
- Make sure the milk and water are warm but not hot, around 100-110°F (38-43°C), to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version, but expect a denser loaf.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
- This bread pairs wonderfully with butter, jam, or cream cheese for a delightful breakfast or snack.
- If dough is too sticky during kneading, add flour gradually to prevent over-drying which can make the bread tough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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