There’s nothing as wholesome and hearty as this homemade Oatmeal Bread Recipe Get ready to have the aroma of fresh bread wafting through your home!

 

 

This delicious bread has a golden brown crust and a soft, nutty interior. Each slice is irresistible!

It’s perfect for breakfast toast, a sandwich at lunch, or a warm side with your dinner.

You’ll love how simple ingredients come together!

And it’s both nourishing and satisfying!

This easy oatmeal bread recipe is way more satisfying than regular white bread flour alone.

This recipe is straightforward and forgiving. It’s an excellent choice for those new to yeast bread baking!

Enjoy it with peanut butter and jam for breakfast, as a sandwich at lunch, or alongside a bowl of soup for dinner. This bread fits any meal!

Baking bread at home means you can skip the grocery store too! Enjoy fresh, warm bread with no preservatives.

 

 

What Ingredients Are in this Oatmeal Bread Recipe?

These easy oat bread uses a few simple ingredients that you’ve probably got around the house.

Here’s what you need:

• Yeast: We use instant yeast or active dry yeast to help the dough rise.
• Warm Water: Make sure it’s warm liquid, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
• Butter: Soften the butter for easier mixing.
• Honey or Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps feed the yeast for a better rise.
• Salt: Just a bit
• Hot Milk: Scalding hot milk helps melt the butter and dissolve the honey and salt.
• All-Purpose Flour: The main structure of the bread.
• Rolled Oats: Old-fashioned oats add texture and a nutty flavor.

Pro Tip: 

• If you prefer more texture, try adding steel-cut oats.
• Instant oats or quick oats I don’t recommend. Not the same texture.

 

 

How to Make Oatmeal Bread?

This classic oatmeal bread is perfect for a bread beginner!

Look below for the whole recipe but here’s what you need to know:

1. Combine wet ingredients. 
2. Add dry ingredients.
3. Mix until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl and forms a soft dough.
4. Let the dough rest and rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
5. Punch it down and shape into two loaves.
6. Do a second rise until the dough reaches the rim of the pan.
7. Bake until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Pro Tips: 

• If you have a bread machine or a Dutch oven, you can adapt this recipe accordingly. 
• For an even rise place the loaf pans on a large piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
• Let yeast mixture sit until frothy. That’s a sign that it’s activated and ready to use.
• If the bread dough is too sticky, add a little flour. If it’s too dry, add a splash of warm water.
• For a perfect loaf shape, roll the dough tightly and pinch the seams.

 

 

How to Store Oatmeal Bread?

First let your honey oat bread recipe cool completely.

Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap or place it in a bread bag. 

Keep it at room temperature for up to three days.

While you can refrigerate the bread to extend its shelf life if you want too.

But it may dry out faster if you refrigerate. 

So make sure it’s well-wrapped!

And avoid slicing the entire loaf at once. 

That’ll help keep it from getting stale. Slice only what you need.

 

 

Can You Freeze Oatmeal Bread?

Absolutely, freezing is a great way to preserve your homemade bread!

After the bread cools completely, wrap it in plastic wrap.

Then wrap in aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.

Finally place it in a freezer-safe bag.

I know it’s a lot. But really, it’s the best way to keep it fresh.

You could also slice the bread and freeze individual slices separated by parchment paper. 

Then you could take out only what you need.

And it’ll stay good for up to three months.

When you’re ready to enjoy the bread, thaw it at room temperature.

Or toast slices directly from the freezer.

 

 

How to Slice Oatmeal Bread?

A sharp bread knife with serrated edges cuts through the crust without squashing the soft interior. That’s important!

So first be sure the bread has cooled completely.

Like completely. I’m talking room temperature before slicing. 

Cutting warm bread can result in a gummy texture. Blah.

Then use a gentle sawing motion and let the knife do the work.

For ultra-thin slices, especially useful for sandwiches, try using a bread slicing guide.

They are super handy actually!

Is Oatmeal Bread Healthy?

Yes, oat meal bread has several health benefits! Way better than regular bread!

Rolled oats add fiber. So think digestion and feeling full longer.

And using natural sweeteners is healthier than store-bought bread for sure.

Oats are also full of magnesium, iron, and B-vitamins.

Plus there’s no preservatives like in grocery store loaves.

So enjoy your healthy bread!

 

 

What to Serve with Oatmeal Bread?

Homemade bread recipes can go with so many things!

Toast slices and top with butter, peanut butter, jam, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Use it to make hearty sandwiches filled with your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies.

Serve it alongside soups, stews, or salads to soak up broths and dressings.

Or enjoy it plain or with a spread of cream cheese for a quick snack.

For a sweet treat you could even make French toast with slices of oatmeal bread!

Here are some yummy ideas to get you started:

• Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
• Crock Pot Beef Stew
• Ground Beef Ramen Soup
• Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
• Leftover Steak Soup
• Cheesy Onion Soup
• Creamy Pumpkin Soup
• Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
• Instant Pot Sausage Tortellini Soup
• One Pot Cheeseburger Soup
• Zucchini Chili Recipe
• No Fuss Potato Soup
• Soup  with Ham Bone Recipe
• Asparagus Vichyssoise
• Velveeta Ham and Potato Soup

 

 

Is Oatmeal Bread Gluten-Free?

No, this oatmeal bread is not gluten-free.

The all-purpose flour or white bread flour have gluten.

And even oats can be cross-contaminated with gluten unless they’re certified gluten-free!

To make a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free baking mix.

And use certified gluten-free oats.

But gluten-free bread often requires different ratios and ingredients.

If you make swaps I can’t guarantee your outcome here.

Is Making Bread Difficult?

Making bread totally isn’t difficult!

This homemade oat bread recipe breaks down the process into manageable steps. And they’re easy to follow.

You don’t need special equipment either. A large bowl and a wooden spoon work just fine.

Though I recommend using a mixer if you have one.

All that kneading and mixing is exhausting if you do it all by hand.

Yeast bread baking does have a learning curve.

But this recipe is forgiving. So it’s perfect for first-time bakers.

And it’s so rewarding when you pull a delicious loaf from the oven!

If you’re nervous, do a little research on yeast bread basics.

Or watch tutorial videos to boost your confidence.

But honestly, this is super simple! Promise!

 

 

Oatmeal bread will fill your home with an amazing aroma! And the taste? DELICIOUS! Enjoy!

Happy baking, and don’t forget to share your homemade bread with friends and family—they’ll surely appreciate the love baked into every slice!

 

Originally Posted: June 2, 2016

Photos & Text Updated: January 20, 2025

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