How To Make Honey Oat Wheat Bread – Fresh Milled Flour

Let’s make a Honey Oat Wheat Bread with fresh milled flour! This bread is so soft and delicious! I love the subtle hint of sweetness the honey gives, and the rolled oats just seem to become one with the bread loaf as it mixes. Also, what a beautiful finish those rolled oats add to the top of the loaf.

What Size Loafs Do I Make?

I get this question a lot actually! My bread recipes are typically for the smaller 4×8 bread tins. (Many bread tins are 5×9 or 4.5×8.5 which actually hold a lot more dough than you would think.) If you have the bigger pans, you may prefer to take my recipe and times it by 1,5. Then, cut that dough in half to make 2 slightly larger loafs. As you know, I live and travel in an RV fulltime, so I don’t have a regular sized oven. Yes! I do all my baking in my AMAZING countertop toaster oven! And boy it gets a workout! LOL

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Will Adding Rolled Oats To My Bread Dough Make It More Difficult To Knead?

No, I find when I add the rolled oats directly to my bread dough in the beginning, they just absorb and soften just as the flour would. So, go ahead and add the rolled oats in the beginning, no need to wait!

How Do I Get The Oats To Stay On The Bread?

I find the best way to keep the rolled oats on the bread, and not fall off is to use a simple egg wash. So, by mixing an egg with a little water, this will make a quick and easy egg wash. Just gently brush it on the bread loaf just before baking. Then, add the rolled oats right on top. This will help the toppings to stay in place, also gives a nice brown & shiny finish on your bread loaf! Win-Win!

Ingredients To Make Honey Oat Bread

For The Bread Dough:

• 1&1/2 cup warm water 375g
• 4 cups of Fresh Milled Hard Flour 480g (I milled half hard white & half hard red -2&2/3 cups of the wheat berries total)
• 1/4 cup honey 85g
• 2 TBSP melted butter 28g
• 1&1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup rolled oats 81g

For The Topping:

• 1 egg
• 1 tsp water
• 1/4 cup of rolled oats 20g

Instructions To Make Honey Oat Bread With Fresh Milled Flour

1. Firstly, mill the flour.
2. Then, to a microwave safe bowl add water and butter and microwave until the butter is melted.
3. Add water/butter mixture to stand mixer bowl, then add honey, salt, and rolled oats. Mix to combine.
4. Then, add flour to the stand mixer, and mix until there is no more dry flour.
5. Cover and let it sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours to allow the fresh milled flour to absorb the liquid.
6. Then, add the instant yeast. Start to mix the yeast in until combined.
7. Start the kneading process. This could take 25 minutes with fresh milled flour, or less. This varies greatly, so the best way to check if the dough is done being kneaded, is to check for a window pane test. Window Pane Test Video HERE
8. Once a successful window pane test is done, then, cover the dough and let it rise until doubled. This will typically take 1 to 2 hours.

Shaping The Dough

1. After the dough has doubled in size, then, divide the dough in half if you are making 2 one pound loaves. Press each piece flat, then roll up to shape. Make sure there is some surface tension, see my video for shaping if you are interested HERE
2. Place each loaf in a parchment paper lined 4×8 bread pan, and cover for about 40 minutes until puffy looking.
3. Preheat oven to 400*F towards the end of this second rise time.
4. For the topping, mix egg with water in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
5. Then, gently brush the egg wash onto the top of each unbaked loaf.
6. Sprinkle rolled oats on the top of each loaf before baking. The egg wash should help them stick.
7. Them, bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 190*F.
8. Take bread out of the oven, and out of the bread tins right away, and place them on a wire cooling rack.
9. Let cool for at least one hour before slicing.
10. Slice to desired thickness, and enjoy!

How To Store Honey Oat Wheat Bread Made With Fresh Milled Flour

So, to store this honey oat wheat bread for short term use, just wrap in cling film and leave on counter for 3-4 days. For longer storage, place in a freezer safe container or bag in the freezer for 4-6 months. Just let the bread thaw to room temperature before eating. Lastly, enjoy!

What Other Toppings Would Work?

Well, since this loaf recipe is specifically for a Honey & Oats Wheat Bread, I thought it was fitting to just top with some rolled oats. However, this recipe would be an amazing base for many other breads and fixins’. These would make amazing rolls, buns, or cinnamon rolls! They are perfectly sweet, but not too sweet which lends itself to sweet or savory recipes. But, other toppings to try would be these:

• Seeds: Seeds like sesame, poppy, sunflower, and flaxseeds can add a nice crunch and flavor to your bread. You can sprinkle them directly on top of the dough before baking.
• Herbs: Fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, or basil can provide a wonderful aroma and taste to your bread. Chop them finely and press them onto the dough’s surface.
• Cheese: Grated cheese, such as Parmesan, cheddar, or Gouda, can create a flavorful crust when sprinkled on top. Just be cautious not to add too much as it can melt and cause browning.
• Use Your Imagination: You could mix and match with any of these and add nuts, fruits, etc.

If you try a unique combination that you love, then let me know in the comments! I would love to hear from you.

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