Oatmeal Whole Grain Bread Recipe

Sometimes I like to wear high heels because it makes me feel fancy (this happens approximately once a year, though, maybe twice if a wedding is involved). Sometimes I buy and then eat expensive cheese because it feels like something fancy people do. Sometimes I get dressed and wear makeup and put on jewelry at home even when I know I’m not going out that day, for the fanciness of it (again, this happens approximately once a year, maybe twice).

And sometimes I make my own sandwich bread because it’s fancy without the fuss — and there’s food involved. My favorite kind of fancy.

If you’re an oatmeal bread lover or a whole wheat bread lover or a bread lover in general (which is probably why you’re here in the first place, hi hello), you’re going to love this bread. It’s a classic sandwich loaf through and through — light and fluffy, but dense enough to rock a grilled cheese or a PB & J or a deli sandwich or jammy toast. The flavor is mild but it doesn’t taste like air, either — it’s subtly sweet with an earthy undertone, thanks to that whole wheat action. And the oatmeal is da best addition — gives it just a hint of texture and a flavor boost. I mean, really, this sandwich bread is fancy.

No Knead Oatmeal Bread (yeast, Flour)

It’s also, as I said, fuss-free: As in, I made it first thing in the morning and by lunchtime, I had warm, fresh-baked bread ready for the munching. And while it requires a teensy bit o’ patience (as all good breads do), it’s worth every minute of the wait. Must I remind you of the end result, a warm, fresh-baked bread ready for the munching? I thought not.

And oh, check it: I thought this bread would be the perfect segue for my next video! If you’re a baker, you probably know that not all flours are created equal. So what the heck is the difference between bread flour, all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour (the main players in my kitchen) anyway? Since all three can play a role in this bread, this video helps you sort it out:Whew, what a whirlwind of a holiday weekend! Though I didn’t expect to take such an extended step back from blogging duties, the break gave me a nice chance to unwind. Lapping up time with family, scrumptious home cooked food, and the sunny, brisk beginning of winter in Austin were to-dos high on my list, and I accomplished them all. It was wonderful.

So, I sit down at my computer again with mixed emotions – I enjoyed not staring at it for seven days, but it’s time to get back to real life. Bill paying, chore doing, and delicious blogging… which I love!

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Bread

I didn’t do too much cooking over the holiday, honestly. We had my in laws cozied up in the house for a short but sweet stay. The night before Thanksgiving, I just cooked up my favorite Easy Herb Roasted Chicken, creamy mac ‘n cheese, and roasted cranberry green beans.

Turkey day brought an exciting new spin on tradition, where we gussied up and headed out to Austin’s finest, The Driskill Grill, for the biggest, grandest buffet dinner I’ve ever seen… and I’ve been on cruise ships, people!

It was magical and beautiful and delicious. Everything you could have ever wanted and more. Plus more. Did I mention more? And ohhh, I ate it all. They’ll attest to that! I tell ya, this preggo belly can hold a lot of stuffing and mashed potatoes (and pecan pie and cranberry sauce, and…)

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Bread

It was just a really happy holiday, and we were sad to see it over in such a flash. But, we’ve already decked the halls here at home and are looking forward to a very merry Christmas. I’ll share a few snaps from around the house soon!

To make our nest feel even more cozy (and toasty warm), I’ve been baking up a storm. This bread from my fellow blogger friend with a baby-to-be, Stephanie from Girl Versus Dough, has become a new favorite! Soft and chewy, perfect for buttery toast and hearty BLTs, and easy enough for a lazy baker like me.

As a fun project on a brisk winter morning, or any time of year you want fresh, fluffy bread, this one will hit the spot. It comes together so easily and bakes up beautifully golden brown every time. You probably already have most of the ingredients in your cabinets, too.Absolutely nothing beats the taste and smell of homemade bread! This honey oatmeal bread is made with white whole wheat flour, honey, and rolled oats. The taste of this bread is far superior to store-bought bread. Once you try making it at home, you’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff!

Country Oatmeal Wheat Bread

Can I be totally 100% real with you today and say that sometimes I have a really hard time deciding how much of my life to share with you on the blog.

I mean, sure I say things like, my kitchen looks like the Tasmanian Devil just ripped through my front door, sometimes. And we talk about how there are 3 dozen eggs in my refrigerator at any given moment now that I food blog for a living.

The stuff that life brings along to test us with. To see how strong we are. The kind of stuff that only bread making can cure. The glorious process that lets you just unplug from life, even if it’s just for a little bit. A little honey and a little butter always makes me feel better. I often can’t decide whether the stuff that goes on in my personal life is stuff that I should be sharing. The downs of life is what i’m talking about in particular. I try to keep the blog a positive place for us to get together a few times a week, cook and share a laugh. Okay, maybe you don’t laugh at some of the dumb stuff I do. Hopefully you at least give a light chuckle? Okay what about a snort. Honestly. I’m good with that. I’ll take it.

Honey Oat Bread

What i’m trying to say is that i’ve got a lot on my plate and I just need some good vibes sent my way, please.

Bread making. Do you love it or hate it? Though you may be one of those that hate the process, the outcome is always 120% delish.

I mean, is there anyone on the planet that absolutely doesn’t just LOVE the taste of homemade bread? And what about that smell. I’m telling you, the smell of this bread tormented me. I mean, I even resorted to watching episodes of The Vampire Diaries to help get my mind of it while the bread baked. And oh Mahhh gah. I just couldn’t wait for it to come out.

Honey Wheat Oatmeal Bread

Shamelessly I sliced it hot, smothered butter and a little more honey on there and it.. was love… at first bite…? <– Okay that sounds like a line that’s more appropriate for The Vampire Diaries. Come to think of it, they may have even used it in one of the earlier seasons. But it totally applies to this bread too. It’s soft, and chewy, and warm, and comforting. All the things a good homemade honey oatmeal bread should be.

Homemade bread doesn’t have to be difficult to make. As long as you follow the step by step directions you should be fine. I do suggest reading the whole recipe at least twice before starting. I find doing that before hand really helps ensure you’re doing it right and guarantees success. You can’t buy the glorious bread smells that are about to come out of your oven. So make it for that reason alone.

The first step for making this honey oatmeal bread is to figure out whether you live in humid weather or if it’s raining the day that you decide to make this bread. This bread is pretty straight forward to make, but keep in mind that if you answered yes to either of the above conditions you may need a little extra flour to bring this all together. Fear not. I’ll explain exactly how much and when to add it in.

Fermented Oats Sourdough Bread

What I really love about this bread is that there are no refined sugars — at all. And we’re using just 3 tablespoons of butter in the whole bread. Yup, you read that right. Along with that almost half the flour used in this bread is whole wheat flour. I used white whole wheat flour, but regular whole wheat flour would work just the same.

This is the easiest bread to make. That’s especially true if you’re a beginner at yeast breads. Trust me, you have to try this. Homemade honey oatmeal bread with honey and sprinkled oats on top. The texture is fluffy and chewy, yet sturdy enough for a sandwich. The crust, browned to perfection hearty and crunchy around the edges. Trust me, you won’t be removing the crust on 

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