NO-KNEAD HONEY OATMEAL BREAD

No-Knead Honey Oatmeal Bread image

We especially enjoy this tasty bread because we like using honey as a natural sweetener means healthier eating. We use the bread for both toast and sandwiches. It's lovely during the holidays, too-or, for that matter, anytime! -Janice Dancer, Williamstown, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups water, divided
1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each ) active dry yeast
1 large egg, room temperature
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Stir in the oats, butter, honey and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. Heat remaining water to 110°-115°. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the egg, oat mixture and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough; divide evenly between 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Smooth tops of loaves. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 35-40 minutes. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow slash down the center of each loaf. , Bake at 375° until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. If desired, brush with melted butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.