Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread All Whole Grain Version
Discover the wholesome goodness of this Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread, a satisfying all whole grain recipe packed with hearty rolled oats, rich honey, and nourishing whole wheat flour. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, this bread blends simplicity with nutrition, offering a soft, slightly sweet loaf that’s ideal for everything from morning toast to elegant sandwiches. Enhanced with optional ground flaxseed for added fiber and omega-3s, this recipe is an excellent choice for those seeking a homemade, preservative-free option. With its golden crust and tender crumb, complete with the option to sprinkle rolled oats on top for extra texture, this one-loaf recipe is a true testament to the art of bread-making using only wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 1.25 cups Warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Olive oil (or melted butter)
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed (optional, for extra nutrition)
- 2 tablespoons Additional rolled oats (for topping, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture starts to bubble and foam, indicating that the yeast is active.
Add the rolled oats, olive oil, salt, and ground flaxseed (if using) to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Gradually add the whole wheat flour, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once the dough becomes too difficult to stir, transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, but be careful not to over-flour.
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to coat the top. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf. Place the shaped dough into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf with a towel and let it rise a second time, about 30-40 minutes, until it has risen about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If desired, brush the top of the loaf with a little water or milk and sprinkle with additional rolled oats.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 79.8 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2979 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 373.8 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.9 g | 239% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2251 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
