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    Home » Side Dishes » Homemade Oatmeal Bread

    Homemade Oatmeal Bread

    Published: Mar 10, 2019 · Modified: Apr 11, 2020 by Anne Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    A classic homemade oatmeal bread made with flour, yeast, rolled oats, buttermilk, and brown sugar.  Light and fluffy bakery-style bread. Easy step-by-step instructions.  Great for beginners.  This recipe makes 2 delicious loaves. 

     

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    There is nothing I love more than bread!  Any kind of bread, really.  The best bread is homemade bread from scratch.  It's so fresh, soft, and tender.  Eat it right away with butter, or eat it later as a sandwich, french toast, or grilled cheese. Nothing beats soft, warm homemade bread!

     

    Making homemade bread is a process that takes time but it's worth it.  Maybe it's something you wouldn't do on a routine basis because we are all so busy.  But when you do take the time to make this bread, it just makes it that much more special.

     

    So if you've ever thought about making bread, but were intimidated because it seems hard, now's the time to give it a try!  You've got step-by-step instructions with pictures.  I promise, you'll do fine and will love the bread!

     

    Storing and Freezing

    Since homemade bread doesn't have any of pesky preservatives, it won't last much longer than 2 days.  Once cooled, store it in an airtight container or plastic bag.  Don't refrigerate it as this will certainly make it hard and stale.

     

    You can also freeze it once it's completely cooled.  You can slice it now if you prefer, or leave whole. Wrap it tightly in plastic then in aluminum foil.  Freeze for up to 1 month.

     

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    Ingredients and Instructions

    please scroll down to the printable recipe card for detailed information

    Even if you are new to making bread, you can do this! I recommend using a mixer with a dough hook, like this one, since the dough can be a bit sticky, but if you don’t have one you can still make it and hand knead the dough. You'll need a little extra flour because of the sticky dough.  

     

    Step 1: Have 4 bowls ready for mixing (three small-medium and one large).  First, mix 2 teaspoons of yeast and ⅓ cup of warm (NOT HOT!) water into a small bowl, stir and set aside.  Then, in another bowl, mix 1 cup of boiling water with 1-½ cups of rolled oats and set it aside.  Let both bowls sit for about 10 minutes.

     

    Ingredients for Homemade Oatmeal Bread

     

    Step 2: Mix buttermilk, oil, and brown sugar in another bowl.  Mix the flours together in a separate large bowl to blend.  Add the contents of all four bowls to the mixer (except the salt).  Knead with the dough hook for 3 minutes and let it rest for 20 minutes.  Come back, add salt, and knead with your mixer on medium for 15 minutes.  Turn dough out into a well-oiled bowl, turn to coat the dough, and then cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled.

     

    Dough in prepared loaf pan

     

    Step 3: Divide the dough in half. Put one half of the dough on a lightly floured surface, and shape into a loaf. Repeat with the other half of the dough.  Place into prepared loaf pans that have been sprayed with non-stick spray.  Lightly brush with water and sprinkle a few additional oats on top of the dough. Let dough rise in a warm place for an additional 30-60 minutes. 

     

    Oatmeal Bread in prepared pans

     

    Step 4: Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

     

    Baked Oatmeal Bread

      

    Baked Oatmeal Bread

     

     

     

    loaf of homemade oatmeal bread sliced

    Homemade Oatmeal Bread

    A classic homemade oatmeal bread made with flour, yeast, rolled oats, buttermilk, and brown sugar. An easy bread recipe for beginners and kids.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
    Servings: 2 loaves
    Author: Anne Clark

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons yeast
    • ⅓ cup warm water
    • 1-½ cups rolled oats
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • 1-½ cups buttermilk
    • ½ cup canola oil
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2-½ cups whole wheat flour
    • 2-½ cups bread flour
    • 1 tablespoon salt

    Instructions

    • Have 4 bowls ready for mixing (three small-medium and one large). First, mix 2 teaspoon of yeast and ⅓ cup of warm (NOT HOT!) water into a small bowl, stir and set aside. Then, in another bowl, mix 1 cup of boiling water with 1-½ cups of rolled oats and set it aside. Let both bowls sit for about 10 minutes.
    • Mix buttermilk, oil, and brown sugar in another bowl. Mix the flours together in a separate large bowl to blend. Add the contents of all four bowls to the mixer (except the salt). Knead with the dough hook for 3 minutes and let it rest for 20 minutes. Come back, add salt, and knead with your mixer on medium for 15 minutes. Turn dough out into a well-oiled bowl, turn to coat the dough, and then cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
    • Divide the dough in half. Put one half of the dough on a lightly floured surface, and shape into a loaf. Repeat with the other half of the dough. Place into prepared loaf pans that have been sprayed with non-stick spray. Lightly brush with water and sprinkle a few additional oats on top of the dough. Let dough rise in a warm place for an additional 30-60 minutes. 
    • Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
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    I hope you enjoy this bread!  Let me know how it turns out. I'd love to hear from you!

     

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    1. Maryann

      April 21, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      I appreciated the way the recipe was presented. The bowl separation is less confusing. The bread is very tasty, and I will put it on my bread list, but I will make my Amish loaves first and this second as this one requires more setting and rising time.
      I make a lot of yogurt, and save the whey for bread making. I also add a pinch of dry ginger to the yeast. If I can’t find bread flour, I add a third cup of gluten, because I like a denser loaf.
      Thanks for your valuable recipe!

      Reply
    2. HALL TAMMY

      November 20, 2020 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      Very delicious! Nice texture and soft crust. The only change I suggest is to use and egg wash instead of water because it will help the oats stick to the top of the bread better.

      Reply
      • MyKitchenSerenity

        November 20, 2020 at 10:43 am

        Thank you, Tammy! I appreciate your comment and I love your helpful tip! Glad you liked the bread 🙂

        Reply
    3. Joyce Thomason

      June 11, 2021 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      This is the best bread! Moist & nutty get as toast or sandwichs!!! Saving this recipe and passing it on to my relatives is fantastic

      Reply
      • MyKitchenSerenity

        June 11, 2021 at 11:49 am

        Thanks for your lovely comment, Joyce! I’m so glad you liked the bread!

        Reply
        • Al

          August 21, 2021 at 6:09 pm

          5 stars
          Wonderful tasty bread.
          Loved it.

          Reply
          • My Kitchen Serenity

            August 21, 2021 at 7:06 pm

            Thank you so much!! I’m glad you liked it

            Reply
    4. Mary

      December 30, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe tonight and will be making it again. My loaves actually needed more rise time than I gave them and could have used another 5 minutes or so in the oven. It's very cold right now here in the Pacific NW and I think that impacted things. I had to turn on an oven and leave the door open a bit before I got the dough to rise in the bowl.
      The flavor was very good though and with a couple of small adjustments in my process, this will be fantastic!

      Reply
      • Anne Clark

        December 30, 2021 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Mary. I’m glad you liked the bread, and thank you for letting me know how it went. We had a high of 80 degrees today but a cold front is moving in. Stay warm and thanks again for your comment

        Reply

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