Honey Oat Bread

Indulge in the simple joys of life with this wholesome Honey Oat Bread recipe. This is a delightful blend of heartiness from oats and the sweet essence of our New York City Raw honey. Elevate your everyday moments with the warm aroma and natural sweetness of this bread, making each bite a comforting and delicious experience.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup rolled oats
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup lukewarm water
• ¼ cup Astor Apiaries New York City Raw honey

Directions:

• In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
• In a small saucepan, add the milk and butter. Heat just until the butter melts, but don’t allow to boil or scald the milk.
• Stir in the honey and water.
• Combine the milk mixture to the flour mixture. If using a mixer, use the dough hook attachment. Check often to make sure it isn't becoming over kneaded. Knead the bread for about 6-8 minutes.
• If kneading by hand, knead for about 10 minutes. You’ll notice this bread is very sticky and may require more flour. Add a small amount at a time, approximately 1 tablespoon at a time, until it isn’t very tacky, but don’t allow to become too dry.
• Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with clean dry kitchen towel and allow to rise until doubled in size – approximately 1/2 hour to 1 hour.
• If dough is still too sticky, lightly flour your working surface and roll dough out into loaf size and place in a bread pan seam-side down. I use a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan. Allow to rise again, this time inside of the bread pan until doubled in size for approximately 1/2 hour to 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Brush the top of the bread with the reserved honey and sprinkle with the remaining oats.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• Allow to cool completely (if you can!)
• Slice up and enjoy!