Soft Home Made Oatmeal Honey Whole Wheat Bread
American Staple
Peanut butter and jelly was always a special go to as a child as I’m sure that most can relate too. Not only was it a cheap option but it was fast. Most parents( myself included) think that children will surely cut off their fingers if they have to much autonomy over there meal prep. But not with the most common American staple. All you need is a jar of peanut butter , soft bread and a ( mostly safe) butter knife. We had all we needed to make a delectable meal, one that would satisfy to the core all made by our own hands.
As much as I was proud to make something with my own two hands, I always found the store bought bread to be rather stale and hard. Sure, you can easily swipe the peanut butter on the bread alongside the jam but at that point you could also do the same with a saltine. Why not enjoy soft bread made easily with just a few ingredients and a little time? Why not provide healthy options for yourself and anyone else you care for and for much less than the organic options you can find that are equally stale?
Memories
Just the smell of home made bread warms your home and ignites the senses especially for those who grew up with warm bread made with love. As I have mentioned before, I love to think about my future relationship with my children. I’d like to think that when they get older they will remember that I always showed them love in various ways but most importantly by filling up their little bellies. I pray that when they age and become young adults that we can rendezvous in the kitchen and cry, laugh, and share intimate moments over home made bread and find peace with a warm cup of tea.
One of my fonder memories is taking my older three to the Opera House where for the summer they would enjoy various styles of music and bring a homemade lunch. Every week I would be sure to bake bread, slather on a warm fresh made jam , and pack it for our various adventures. Even though years have gone by, my little darlings still remember the opera house, and their lunch that although simple, rivaled others with every soft bite.
Pantry Staples
To make a simple bread all you need is a few pantry staples that are easily interchangeable.
- Flour( Whole Wheat, All purpose)
- Salt
- Yeast
- Butter/Oil
- Water/Milk
- Honey/Sugar
What I love about this recipe is that there isn’t any preservatives and fillers. I now exactly what my family is eating without worry.
Soft Home Made Oatmeal Honey Wheat Bread
Ingredients
- 2 Tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Honey Raw
- 1 1/2 Cup Warm Water Not Hot
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3 Cups All Purpose Flour Sifted
- 1 Cups Whole Wheat Flour Sifted
- 1/2 Cup Oatmeal Old Fashioned Oats
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl lightly combine warm water, yeast and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes or until frothy.
- Next, add in butter, salt, Oatmeal and sifted flours 1 cup at a time alternating between white and wheat. Knead until slightly sticky. Add extra flour 1/2 a tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Knead for 5 minutes with hand or stand mixer. Once completed add to a well oiled bowl and cover in a warm place for an hour and a half.
- Once time has passed, knead once more and place in an oiled pan for another 45 minutes. Be sure to get all bubbles at so that you do not have any holes in the dough.
- Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Check the bread around the 25 minute mark to ensure to not burn your hard work. At this point drizzle honey on top for a crisp flavorful crust. Once done, place on a rack immediately to cool and enjoy!
