How to Make Oat Whole Wheat Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oat whole wheat bread is a nutritious and delicious homemade bread recipe that is perfect for anyone looking to add more whole grains to their diet. This hearty bread is made with a combination of whole wheat flour, oats, and a touch of honey for sweetness. It's a great way to start your day or enjoy as an afternoon snack.

Making oat whole wheat bread at home is a simple process that results in a loaf of bread that is both tender and hearty. The combination of whole wheat flour and oa...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups 2% reduced fat milk
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • ½ cup oatmeal
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 8x4-inch loaves

  • Warm the milk in a small saucepan to no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Sprinkle the yeast overtop and let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes; stir in the sugar.
  • Whisk the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oatmeal, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and pour the milk mixture into the well. Stir until the dough has pulled together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
  • Grease 2 8x4-inch loaf pans. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly-floured surface. Use a knife to divide the dough into two equal pieces - don't tear it. Shape into dough rounds and let rest for 10 minutes. Form the dough into loaves and place into the prepared pans. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    121 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 191mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 125mg