The Best Homestyle Honey Oat Bread

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You could totally jump on the sourdough train... or you could make this homey, cozy honey oat bread in a couple of hours! This is the first bread I learned to make and I still love the simple, perfect toast it helps me make!

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INGREDIENTS⁠
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For the regular bread:⁠
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2 tbsp butter⁠
1/2 cup honey⁠
3/4 cup whole wheat flour⁠
1 tbsp salt⁠
1 cup old fashioned oatmeal⁠
2 1/2 cups water, boiling⁠
-2 3/4 tsp instant active dry yeast⁠
4 1/2 – 5 cups flour⁠
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For the cinnamon raisin version:⁠
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3/4 cup raisins (regular or golden)⁠
1 tbsp butter⁠
-1 tbsp granulated sugar (or brown sugar)⁠
1 tsp cinnamon⁠
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INSTRUCTIONS⁠
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Combine butter, honey, whole wheat flour, salt, and oatmeal in a stand mixer.⁠
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Add boiling water. Stir well and let sit until lukewarm.⁠
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Once the mixture is lukewarm, add 2 cups of flour and instant active dry yeast. Mix until incorporated and continue to add flour 1 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.⁠
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Once the flour is added, the dough will be slightly tacky but hold its shape while it's kneaded. For the cinnamon raisin variety: Flatten the dough into a 10 × 12-inch rectangle and spread with raisins. Knead raisins into the dough to evenly distribute. Flatten the dough again to a 10 × 12-inch rectangle and brush with softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Roll up and cinch seams.⁠
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Grease a bowl and place dough inside to rise. It will take approximately an hour.⁠
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After the dough has risen, punch down and separate into two sections. Knead on a lightly floured surface into a smooth ball and press lightly into a greased 8 ½ x 4 ½-inch loaf pan. Repeat with the rest of the dough.⁠
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Set loaves in a warm place to rise until doubled in height, approximately 55-90 minutes.⁠
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Bake at 350°F for 40-55 minutes until tops are golden brown. To make sure the centers are fully baked, the temperature should register 190°F.⁠
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Rub butter over the top of the loaves and let cool. If freezing, let the bread cool completely so ice does not form around the loaf.

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