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A stack of two loaves of Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread, one sliced to reveal the texture.

Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread

This Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread is soft, hearty, and lightly sweetened with honey. A cozy homemade breakfast bread recipe perfect for toast, brunch, or meal prep.
Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread is the kind of homemade loaf that fills the kitchen with warm comforting aroma from the very first bake. Made with hearty oats, sweet honey, and cozy cinnamon spice, this soft breakfast bread is perfect toasted with butter, served alongside coffee, or enjoyed as an afternoon snack. It is simple enough for everyday baking yet special enough for slow weekend mornings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Whisk in melted butter and egg until smooth.
  3. Add bread flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and elastic.
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.
  7. Place the dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  8. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  10. Bake for 32 to 36 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra texture, sprinkle additional oats on top before baking. This bread tastes especially good toasted with butter or a drizzle of warm honey.