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Homemade honey cinnamon oatmeal bread fresh from the oven.

Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread

A comforting, naturally sweetened bread featuring rolled oats and warm cinnamon flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the bread
  • 1 cup rolled oats Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture.
  • 1 cup warm milk 240 ml of warm milk.
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast Ensure the yeast is fresh.
  • 1/4 cup warm water 60 ml of warm water.
  • 1/4 cup honey Choose mild honey for balanced sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter 60 ml of melted butter.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 375 g of all-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cinnamon adds warm flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt To enhance flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats with 1 cup of warm milk and let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water, add 1 tablespoon of honey, and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
  3. Add the softened oats, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1/4 cup of honey to the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Gradually mix in 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a log. Place it in a greased loaf pan and let it rise again for about 30–40 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  9. Remove the bread from the pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Store the cooled loaf wrapped in a clean kitchen towel or in a bread box for up to 3 days. Can freeze slices wrapped in plastic for 3 months. For a shinier crust, brush with melted butter after baking.