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Honey Oat Quick Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Bread with Butter

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A quick and easy honey oat quick bread with a moist, tender crumb and subtle sweetness, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a simple dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (can substitute half with whole wheat flour)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (113g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk, room temperature (any kind)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (30g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Optional: Toast the rolled oats on a baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the toasted oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg lightly. Add melted butter (cooled), honey, milk, and vanilla extract if using. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chopped nuts or dried fruit if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through if the top browns too fast.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice thick and serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with butter.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough loaf. Use room temperature ingredients for best rise. Toasting oats is optional but enhances flavor. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend and add extra baking powder. For vegan, replace egg with flaxseed egg and use plant-based milk and butter.

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