This Maple Oatmeal Bread is the best soft & sweet oat bread recipe. So versatile, you can even use leftover oatmeal! Perfect for sandwiches and serves perfectly for dinner with my Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast!
Back when my family started eating real food from scratch, I started making bread. Not only is making your own bread SO much cheaper than buying bread at the store, but it’s also healthier.
I get it…the idea of making homemade bread can be a little intimidating. I was once there too, as I thought that it must be too time consuming, too difficult, or it might not come out right.
But after I started reading food labels for which ingredients to avoid in food, and also started grocery budgeting with monthly meal plans, I realized that the learning curve would be worth it. And it was – for the health of my family, but also for our pocketbooks!
So I started with quick and easy breads like my no-knead overnight artisan bread and 90 minute man bread. After I found out that my daughter is sensitive to gluten, we started using Einkorn (which is great for many people who have gluten sensitivity) in breads like my no knead einkorn sourdough bread and my oatmeal bread.
My first oat bread recipe was crazy easy, super moist, and perfect for sandwiches. We love using it for lunches and even snacks, but we needed a change, a sweeter bread…something maple-y, especially during the fall season.
Enter this amazing recipe for Maple Oatmeal Bread! Oh my goodness, it’s hearty, soft, sweet and savory. Add it to your monthly meal plan, or your Thanksgiving dinner menu plan! I promise, you will absolutely love it!
Maple Oatmeal Bread
Not only did this oat bread recipe bring a delicious change from the norm, but I also LOVE that it’s:
- Made with leftover oatmeal (or fresh, if you don’t have leftover) which means it contains LESS gluten AND I can save money on Einkorn flour.
- Healthy. Uses maple syrup, for a light sweetness. There are no preservatives or names of ingredients that you won’t recognize in this bread!
- Slices well. This oat bread recipe makes great sandwiches and fantastic French toast.
- Versatile. You can use all-purpose flour or whole wheat Einkorn (I use this one).
What is this maple oat bread recipe made of?
- water
- oats (rolled oats or steel-cut)
- butter
- yeast and salt
- warm water
- maple syrup
- all-purpose or whole wheat Einkorn flour
Can I use leftover oatmeal in maple oatmeal bread?
Yes! You can use leftover oatmeal in this recipe! Go ahead and make a little extra Instant Pot Oatmeal, and save it for chocolate oatmeal cake and this maple oatmeal bread.
How do you make maple oatmeal bread from scratch?
- Make oatmeal with 1 ½ cups water + 1 cup oats + 1 Tbsp butter + ¾ tsp salt. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is no warmer than 115° (or use leftover oatmeal).
- In a stand mixer, or large mixing bowl, combine 2 ½ tsp yeast and ¼ cup warm water. Let sit until the yeast has proofed. Add the oatmeal mixture to the yeast, along with the ½ cup room-temperature water and ⅓ cup maple syrup. Stir.
- Gradually add flour and knead on low to medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and rise.
- Spray two loaf pans (or a cookie sheet or cupcake tins for rolls) with cooking spray and divide the dough in half. On a very lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a ball and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 30 minutes. Form into two loaves (or several rounds for rolls) and place seam side down into pans. Cover and let rise.
- Preheat the oven to 375° and score each loaf with a sharp knife before baking. Bake until golden brown. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving. Yields two loaves of maple oatmeal bread.
Does this oat bread recipe contain wheat?
Yes. Oat bread contains oatmeal, and also wheat flour. You can use either all purpose flour, or whole wheat Einkorn flour, which is what I use.
If you are gluten-free, you can try an all-purpose gluten free flour, but I haven’t tested it in this recipe myself. Often, people who have a gluten sensitivity to hybridized wheat can tolerate einkorn flour. Of course, einkorn wouldn’t work for someone with celiac.
Is this maple oatmeal bread recipe easy to make?
If you are an experienced baker, this recipe will come naturally to you. If you are a new baker, I recommend no-knead artisan bread or 90 minute man bread to get the hang of baking your own bread first.
More Homemade Bread Recipes
- Potato Buttermilk Bread
- No-Yeast Bread
- Homemade Pita Bread
- Whole Wheat Einkorn Sourdough Bread
- Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
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Maple Oatmeal Bread
This Maple Oatmeal Bread is the best soft & sweet oat bread recipe. So versatile, you can even use leftover oatmeal! Perfect for sandwiches and serves perfectly for dinner with my Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast!
- Prep Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 3 hrs
- Yield: 2 loaves
- Category: Breads
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup oats (steel-cut or rolled)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (105°-110°)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup water (room temperature)
- 3 3/4 – 4 cups all-purpose or whole wheat Einkorn flour
Instructions
- Make oatmeal with 1 ½ cups water + 1 cup oats + 1 Tbsp butter + ¾ tsp salt. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is no warmer than 115° (or use leftover oatmeal).
- In a stand mixer, or large mixing bowl, combine 2 ½ tsp yeast and ¼ cup warm water. Let sit until the yeast has proofed and creates beer-like foam (5 to 10 minutes). Add the oatmeal mixture to the yeast, along with the ½ cup room-temperature water and ⅓ cup maple syrup. Stir or mix until it is well combined.
- Gradually add flour and knead on low to medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, turn over once to coat, cover with plastic wrap and rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Spray two loaf pans (or a cookie sheet or cupcake tins for rolls) with cooking spray and divide the dough in half. On a very lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a ball and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 30 minutes. Form into two loaves (or several rounds for rolls) and place seam side down into pans. Cover again with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in volume (1 to 1 ½ hours).
- Preheat the oven to 375° and score each loaf with a thin blade or sharp knife before baking (basically make 3-4 small, shallow cuts in each loaf). Bake until the bottom sounds hollow when tapped, and your baked bread is golden brown, about 40-45 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving. Yields two loaves of maple oatmeal bread.
Notes
** Don’t skip the scoring.
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