Honey Oatmeal Whole Wheat Bread Recipe (2024)

FORDQUEEN617

This recipe will work in a bread machine with a couple tablespoons of bread flour added. It doesn't rise as much which results in a dense, moist loaf which provides about 10 slices instead of 16. - 1/27/10

CD1898871

To die for delicious, and ridiculously easy! I've never made bread before and this loaf turned out perfect. I made with rolled oats rather than instant with no ill effect that I could see. Thanks for sharing this great recipe, I'll def make it again! - 4/4/10

JKSMITH03

I haven't bought bread in over a year, so as someone who frequently makes bread, this was a GREAT recipe! Easy and foolproof! Fabulous flavor. I added about 1/3 cup more water because I thought it was a bit too dry and dense. - 5/12/10

TRICIAN13

I make bread (usually with machine) a couple of times a week, using mostly whole wheat flour. This will definitely be added to my bread recipe collection. Will probably add some dried cranberries, grated orange peel, cinnamon and nuts for a good breakfast/brunch bread. - 5/12/10

LLTS01

I added vital wheat gluten and replaced honey with maple syrup. This was quick, easy and delicious. - 3/9/10

SIRCHRISRR

Made it as described as well as with my ever present sour dough starter. Both are winners. Awesome, quick and easy. Cavet though, do not pour the boiling water, oats, salt and honey into the yeast slurry. Let it cool to about 100 F first, or it will kill the yeazst! - 11/14/11

TERESACROPS

Delicious! I made these into dinner rolls to help with portion control. Wonderful served with soup! - 2/13/11

LAURALCORNETT

Helpful note: after mixing yeast with 1/4 cup of warm water add to the oat,salt, honey & water mixture this will "proof" the yeast. This will start the rising process. Mix & let sit until little bubbles start to rise then add to flour & mix. let rise with damp towel in a warm non drafty place - 4/11/13

CD13926245

Moist and delicious! It got a bit dark baking it that hot though. - 12/3/13

KTRIBE808

I made this in the bread machine and added a bit more yeast. You need to with whole wheat flour. - 2/4/11

JTSTYLE

Tried it twice and it would never rise. The first time I thought I did something wrong. So I tried again a month or so later and still had the same problem. I guess it's time to move on the the next one. - 12/30/10

BABYMADDUX

loved it. made rolls rather than a loaf, nice and crunchy! - 10/20/09

OVERBOARD4

I made this cause of the reviews and how easy it looked. My family LOVED it. It was so delicious and hit my craving for HOMEMADE bread. Will definitely make over and over again. - 10/11/09

CD13811933

This bread is thick,moist & delicious!Ridiculously easy to prepare so I doubled it.I'm a novice bread baker & have only made one recipe prior, Jacques Pepin's Easy One-Pot Bread. Alterations: add about 1/3 cup water extra to oat & honey mix as advised by another member ; used whole oats instead - 4/2/13

CD8902384

I am glad I read all the reviews before making. Like others, mine did not rise much and is very dense & moist. It is not a good bread for sandwiches (which I don't eat anyway), but is tasty accompaniment for soup, snack or meal. I did get 16 thin slices at 1-1.5 oz each. Will try rolls next time. - 12/29/12

KRIS10NPJ

Made this yesterday and it didn't rise well so today I did half white and half wheat .... its already looking bigger can't wait too cook it up this bread seems to be good for peanut butter toast :) - 5/2/12

DONNAC228

I doubled the recipe, then baked one after one rise as instructed, and punched the second one down and let it rise a second time, they were identical when baked, so the second rise didn't help make it a higher bread. I might try wheat gluten next time, great taste and texture. I love hearty bread! - 1/3/11

PEWEN13

This bread was easy to make! I replaced one of the cups of whole wheat flour with a cup of bread flour to make the bread a bit more light and fluffy while still retaining the benefits of the whole wheat flour. - 8/3/10

KARA0306

I had never been able to make good bread- my family always referred to my "bread" hockey pucks!! This recipe was foolproof! Thank you! - 3/8/10

MRYTYLER

I absolutely love this. It is great for breakfast when you are in a hurry. - 3/1/10

MOMMYSWAMI

Easy, quick and delicious. Definitely a keeper. Make vegan by replacing honey with agave nectar. Thanks for the yummy recipe. - 2/11/10

JPAULINE

While the taste was good, It is only good for snacking plain. The taste would not work well with sandwiches. It was also way to dense for a yeast bread. If I do make this again I will definitely increase the rise time to overnight. - 1/1/12

KUSABASL

This bread is easy to make and has great flavor. I'm not a baker and I made it. I kneaded it with a timer and got better rise in the loaf I kneaded longer. It's going to be a staple at my house from now on! - 10/17/11

RACHLUVSU

I replaced the yeast with baking powder and it was really moist and delicious! - 9/11/11

PRIESJD

i made this into breadsticks, which was a good call in my mind. the bread didnt rise too much, but it was still nice and fluffy with a crisp crust. I will keep making this recipe as it is one of my favorite breads. maybe next time i will add more yeast to help with rising? - 8/8/11

KNITNYAK

I was so disappointed that the bread did not rise very much, resulting in dinky, dense slices. I think the boiling water/oatmeal mixture needs to cool before adding the yeast...I think the hot water killed it. - 10/24/10

ALBERTAROSE1985

This bread is excellent! I made two batches today, one with 1/8 cup of ground flax seed in it, one as just the original recipe. I did find that I had to knead in about 1/3 of a cup of extra flour both times, but it is really humid today so that is probably why. Amazing bread both times! - 8/7/10

CHRISTMASRAIN

This was my first time making bread. It was quick, easy, and delicious. The best bread that I have ever eaten!!!
I will not buy premade bread again. - 5/17/09

CD6913562

Excellent Bread - 6/9/21

4CONNIESHEALTH

loved it! - 3/24/21

REDROBIN47

I will definitely try this. I haven't made bread for years and this sounds fun and delicious. - 10/16/20

SRIVERS1

This came out so good. really yummy. Everyone loved it. - 5/5/20

AJJ2580

I was nervous because I have never made bread before but this turned out fantastic and my family LOVED it. - 4/9/20

NASFKAB

Great idea - 2/13/20

PLATINUM755

Incredible! The only adjustment made was applesauce was added to make texture less dense. - 1/20/20

POETLKNG2LOSE

We made this and omitted the salt. It was very good. - 11/30/18

PATRICIAANN46

This is so good!!!!! - 8/12/18

RIKRALF

Great bread! No problem with it rising. I used old fashioned rolled oats. I will be using this recipe again! - 7/14/18

USMAWIFE

good - 2/27/18

NICOLETTEKROUPA

Was yummy but did not rise. - 7/27/17

MONAMAC1

Very good and easy, too. - 12/9/16

GOLDENRODFARM

Due to the reviews I added 2 tablespoons of wheat gluten, it was still a very dense loaf but did rise well. For this loaf I used the white whole wheat flour, I may try other kinds of flour in the future. - 9/3/16

AALLEY2

good - 4/23/16

ANGELCO

I have made this three times now. I love how easy it is and that it doesn't have added granulated sugar. I may try to swap out the honey for blue agave nectar to see how it works. Great recipe thank you! - 3/14/16

MARIEBART

Good. - 9/30/15

NANADALLAS

My 1st time making bread. Followed Laura's advice below and it turned out PERFECT and tastes so yummy! - 8/13/15

PEGGIE0203

Super quick and easy, however, the whole wheat flavour is a bit strong, and the bread a bit dense. Has anyone tried letting it rise twice? - 4/21/15

OSHEONA

Please post the sugar grams in your nutrition info, people like to know this. I, for one, base decisions based on the number of sugar grams in something. I may not want to make this bread. - 3/23/15

HEATHER.COLE

Hey, I tried this recipe, and despite the fact that I am a dismal failure in the kitchen I had high hopes. I really would like to learn how to make my own bread. I am not sure what I did wrong, but the loaf I tried didn't rise AT ALL. What am I doing wrong? Any thoughts or helpful hints? - 7/1/14

PRINCESSPIGS

Well my bread didn't rise either. I don't understand. I followed the recipe exactly. Disappointed! - 6/23/14

BEE-BELLA

Very simple recipe. Super tasty. I added a pinch of garlic salt and a little less salt. I also added more water to the oatmeal mix and used a tablespoon of raw natural honey in place of the 1/4c of honey. I didnt have any problem with the dough rising but it is a denser bread. It's a must try recipe - 3/11/14

POINTAFTER

After reviewing the comments, I made it using a bread machine and no changes. It is a pretty short loaf, but I used the rapid setting instead of the regular whole wheat setting. - 10/22/13

BATATINHA

Just sweet enough to satisfy me. - 5/27/13

CD13086660

This was delicious.. - 4/9/13

CGH-ARTYPANTS

My first attempt at making bread. This recipe is easy to follow. I don't think I kneaded it long enough, but it has a good flavor and is moist. - 4/2/13

KARUNK

This is excellent. It is a dense bread but delicious and full of nutrition. - 1/23/13

TMCLEOD4

I baked the bread at 425 for less than 25 minutes (per recipe) and the top burned. It also didn't rise as much as I thought it should. It is very dense and the crust is very dry. I will try another recipe. - 11/5/12

DIANNE467

This was my first attempt at a yeast bread and I thought it turned out really good. Good flavor, I might double the honey next time. Is a denser bread so it would be good with soup or stew. Good recipe, thanks! - 10/18/12

VAGABONDX3

Very yummy! I'm a picky eater and for a home made whole wheat bread, I was unsure if it was even worth trying. It looked SO good when it came out of the oven that I just had to have a bite! Simply delicious, I will be making it again! - 9/13/12

LYNNE1355

Very good but I had difficulty with it rising. I think I may have bought the wrong flour so I will try again. - 6/19/12

DEBSDELITE

Just made this for dinner tonight, would have liked more of a rise to it. Next time I will add more yeast and vg when using full wheat flour. Smells wonderful baking. Can't wait to try it. - 6/14/12

HMSCHLMOM32

Loved this bread! So easy to make! I have only ever made one other bread (challah) so this one was nice to try... Did I mention, DELICIOUS! - 1/9/12

BEKAHP

Love this recipe! Made it to go with dinner tonight and it was great! Will definitely be making this very often. :o) - 12/1/11

NEHALENNIA

taste really good, its really easy, I recommend for begginers, the only problems : its not rising as I expected,tried it 2 times and I had the same results. Its a really dense bread. I'll try to knead it more, since I read a comment who says : the one I kneaded the more rised better! - 11/7/11

LUVS2BIKE101

This is my first attempt at making bread and it is delicious. Recipe easy to follow. I do have a problem with getting the dough to rise. Any helpful hints would be appreciated. I want to make it again...and again! - 10/29/11

KAREN73102

Delish!!! It was excellent!! :) - 10/18/11

MAEACULPA

This recipe is so easy! The bread is delicious. My husband and I really love it. I will be making it again. Like others, the only flaw I encountered is not enough rise to the bread. - 9/3/11

DARK_CINDERELLA

I made this with half white flour and half wheat flour in my bread machine. I also added 1TBS yeast instead of the 3tsps called for. Taste is wonderful! And perfect size for sandwiches. Thanks so much! - 8/25/11

BLACKGOLD3

This brad is very good to put honey on or jelly or jam for breakfast but I do wish that it would rise a little more. Mine became all thick. Does anybody know any tips to make 100% whole wheat bread rise better so that it will be a little lighter? Overall a great recipe! - 6/7/11

MALEKAFOX13

Made this today (with slight modification - I ran out of oatmeal, so I used a multi-grain hot cereal as well). My husband and I love it -tastes amazing and is easy to make - glad it was easy since this was my first loaf of homemade bread. :) Thanks for posting this! - 3/23/11

KYOKOPUFFS

Omg! This is better than any store bought bread; it is so tasty and so filling!! 5 stars for sure! - 3/12/11

JENSAN1975

So easy, so delish. Want to eat the whole loaf now! - 3/5/11

EV14363

The flavor is great but mine didn't rise much either. It's a dense bread but I too had hoped to use it for sandwiches but being short and squat it won't work for that. I'd make it again but it won't become my regular bread unless someone can figure out how to make it rise better. - 2/22/11

CHILDOFCHRIST

I've never had a bread turn out this well!!!! This was AMAZING! I added 1/4 c.vital wheat germ, and used instant yeast. - 2/12/11

CD2542024

I made this yesterday evening. It is SOOOO good. I ate some with breakfast this morning and then made a sandwich at lunch. Yum! - 1/17/11

HINCKLEY1

It looks like a quick bread. It didn't rise very high. I was hoping to use if for sandwich bread otherwise it tastes great. - 1/8/11

DEBSZI

This is a dense bread but very good and very easy to make. - 1/5/11

SHELBSYD

Going to try to make this right now!! Can't wait to try it!!

I made it and it turned out really dense. My husband said it's because the hot water for the oats killed the yeast. Plus when I made it, I kneaded it forever and it never got smooth. I'll try again.

ASHLEYGLENN

With many comments saying that the break didn't rise well and was slightly dense, I think I will use 1/2 all-purpose flour to lighten it up. Do you think this will make it less dense? - 12/7/10

JEFFERZZZZ

The bread is delicious... Although it does not rise very much at all. I think if the recipe were doubled it would make a decent sized loaf. You do good to get 10 slices (servings) out of it, much less 16. I followed the instructions to a "T" but maybe I did something wrong? - 11/23/10

CD8341285

Thank you for sharing! It tastes so yummy! - 11/21/10

AKSTACEY70

My DH and DS who both think I'm always trying to pull something over on them by giving them something healthy, absolutely love this bread. It makes it a 10 star in my book because I can eat well without them complaining. - 11/14/10

THEADMIRAL

Pretty easy to make, I was a little concerned about the leavening but resisted the temptation to punch it down (it hadn't raised that much anyway) and knead it again. Turned out delicious, good texture, one of the best whole wheat breads I've tried out. Loaf IS small, but it's perfect for us! - 11/5/10

EGONSETH

THis was incredibly good! Excellent texture for only rising once. Very easy and fast when you're in a pinch. - 9/28/10

MEL_UNRAU

Eh--- I've tried it twice now and found it kind of dense and bland. I'm willing to give any recipe a couple of tries in case I screwed something up the first time, but I don't think I will be coming back to this one. - 9/27/10

BLESSED714

This sounds so delicious. I am going to make this. I never made bread before, but I am sure it will turn out delicious. - 9/17/10

NATALIEJJACKSON

I made this twice in the past 24 hours and both times it didn't seem to rise. Is that what it is supposed to do? - 8/9/10

GALICIAD

Why buy it when you can make it from scratch. Thanks for motivating me to do so with such a simply tasty recipe. - 6/28/10

LEMONCHANSON

This bread tasted so good...and smelling it while it baked was simply heavenly! - 6/18/10

LITHIASLIES

Simply delicious. Easy, foolproof and yummy. Next time I'll probably double the recipe though, so my tiny little bread won't be bullied by the premade ones. - 6/14/10

TCURTIS52383

I really liked this recipe. I made this last night and I had a slice this morning with a bit of peanut butter and a tiny bit more honey and it was a delicious and satisfying breakfast!! - 6/4/10

GRAMMAP1

When I read such positive remarks, I decided to try it.
I will report back. - 5/22/10

MSLZZY

Fantastic! Quick and easy! - 5/21/10

IBSHAUN

My first try at making homemade bread (not out of a box using my bread machine). It was SO easy! I'm not a cook or a baker and I made bread! Used a salt substitute and it seemed to turn out just fine. Will make again. :) - 5/20/10

SANDYSUEO

I made this along with Chef Meg's Best Chicken Soup, and it was wonderful. I could eat it every day. Very moist, almost like having dessert, and no oil, so very low in calories. Yum. - 5/19/10

JGILLETTE

I've just started making homemade bread so I tried this recipe and it was very easy and soooo good. Very good flavor. My husband doesn't usually like whole wheat bread but said "this bread is really good". I will be making it again. Thanks! - 5/18/10

HEALTHYJEN11

My husband loved this bread and asked if I could make it again. I didn't really care for the honey - I like plain whole wheat. - 5/14/10

SPORTY_1

Have never made my own bread but this sounds delicious .. cant wait to try it - 5/13/10

WASATCHWRITER

Can you double or triple the recipe for larger families? - 5/13/10

GIVEUP30

this sound good have to print. I have made so many homemade breads...had too had no money to buy it - 5/13/10