Warm, soft Homemade Oatmeal Bread with a hearty texture and comforting flavor! A classic loaf for any time of the day!

The Kind of Bread That Feels Like Home

Sometimes I wish I lived in a small farm house in the middle of nowhere living off the land. But not just any farmhouse, one that looks like Chip & Joanna Gaines fixed up for me. With a huge kitchen and pantry that looks like the Pioneer Woman’s. Yes, I basically dream of a homestead that looks like it’s from the cover of Country Living Magazine!

Country living looks different today then it did in my Grandma’s day. She lived in a time where you couldn’t just go buy bread from a grocery store. And if you could, you were wealthy. The average person lived on homemade bread and canned fruits/vegetables. They didn’t have time for TV, most didn’t even have one, because they were too busy working their gardens and stocking their pantry.

To this day, my Grandma doesn’t even go out to eat unless it’s a special occasion that someone is treating her for. She lives within her means by making everything homemade!

This Homemade Oatmeal Bread goes back as far as my memories take me. My Grandma is a bread making machine and can whip up a counter filled with loaves of bread before you even think about what you are going to have for breakfast! As the bread bakes it fills the house with most warm, delicious smelling, comforting aroma. I just love, love, love the smell of bread in the oven!

If that smell resonates with you, too, then make sure you make 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins, the Best Blueberry Muffins, and Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts!

What You’ll Love About this Recipe:

• Smells Amazing – The warm, cozy bread-baking smell instantly makes the house feel calm and welcoming!
• Soft, But Hearty – Tender enough for sandwiches, but still has a wholesome, slightly chewy texture that is satisfying.
• Feels Homemade – Slightly rustic, simple, and made with ingredients you probably already have.
• Great for Beginners – No fancy techniques, just a reliable loaf that makes you feel proud when it comes out of the oven.
• Freezer-Friendly – Make now, freezer for later!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup Quick Oats
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 3 tbsp Molasses
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 2 cups Boiling Water
• 3 1/2 cups Warm Water
• 3 packets Quick Rise Yeast
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 5 cups Bread Flour + 3 cups Bread Flour

How to Make Homemade Oatmeal Bread

• In a large bowl combine 1 cup quick oats, 3 tbsp oil, 3 tbsp molasses, and 1 tbsp salt.
• Stir and add 2 cups boiling water. Stir again. Let cool for 20 minutes or until warm.
• Then add 3 1/2 cups warm water. Stir.
• Sprinkle 3 packets of quick rise yeast on top. Sprinkle 1 tbsp honey on yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Add 2 cups whole wheat flour and 5 cups bread flour.
• Stir. Let rest for 10 minutes.
• Make a well on the counter using 3 cups of bread flour. Put bread dough in the well. Knead.
• You may need up to additional 1 cup of bread flour as kneading.
• Place in well oiled bowl. Put the dough in the bowl and cover with saran wrap.
• Let rise until doubled. This will take about 15-20 minutes. Uncover and punch down.
• Let rise for additional 10 minutes. Spray 3 bread pans with non-stick spray.
• Divide into 3 equal parts. Shape into loaves and place in pans. Let rise until doubled. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Once dough has doubled, place in the oven for 45 minutes.
• Let cool on cooling racks. The bread should be completely cooled before storing in bread bags.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How Should I Store Homemade Bread?

Store it wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or, freeze in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

What is the Best Way to Serve Oatmeal Bread?

This is best used to make a sandwich, or toasted with butter and jelly. A family favorite is to toast, then spread with peanut butter and top with applesauce!

Is Oatmeal Bread Supposed to Be Dense?

No. Oatmeal Bread should be soft and hearty, but still light enough for sandwiches and toast. If it’s dense, it may need more rising time or slightly less flour.

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