This delicious Maple Oat Bread combines the comforting flavors of maple syrup and wholesome oats with the satisfaction of baking your own bread. From its mouthwatering aroma to its irresistibly tender crumb, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your home.
❤️ You'll Love Maple Oat Bread
Maple Flavor: The maple flavour perfectly balances the nutty essence of the oats, creating a delicious combination of flavors in every slice.
Healthful and Nutritious: This simple homemade bread recipe is low-fat as well as an excellent source of fiber.
Simple Ingredients: Just a few simple ingredients is all it takes to make two loaves of delicious bread!
🥘 Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Active dry yeast
Warm water: temperature should be around 110°F/45°C
Whole oats
Pure maple syrup: should be at room temperature
Salt
Olive oil
🔪 Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiling water and whole oats. Set aside for 1 hour.
- Add the maple syrup, yeast, and oil to the cooled oatmeal mixture and stir to combine.
- Add 3 cups of flour and salt. Stir to combine. The mixture will be a loose dough.
- Stir in remaining 2 cups of the flour until the dough takes shape.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticky dough.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Punch dough to release any air bubbles. Divide dough in half and shape it into 2 separate loaves.
- Place the shaped dough in a loaf pan lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Cover the pan with a cotton kitchen towel and let dough rise again for 1 hour (this is the second rise).
- Preheat oven to Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
🥄 Equipment
Large bowl
Small bowl
Measuring cups
Wooden spoon
Loaf pan (2)
Wire cooling rack
💭 Bread Making Tips
- For a heartier texture, you can replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts or dried fruits to the dough for an extra burst of flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet taste, decrease the amount of maple syrup to ⅓ cup.
🥫Storage
Room temperature: To keep your maple oatmeal bread fresh, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: store in an airtight freezer bag for up to 3 months.
🙋 Bread Making FAQ's
Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?
Yes, you can substitute active dry yeast for instant yeast. However, since active yeast needs to be activated, you will want to add it to a small amount of water with a teaspoon of sygar to activate the yeast before adding to the oatmeal mixture.
Can I make this bread without a loaf pan?
Absolutely! If you don't have a loaf pan, shape the dough into a round or oval loaf, place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and follow the baking instructions accordingly.
How do I know if the bread is fully baked?
Tap the top of the loaf—if it sounds hollow, the bread is ready. Additionally, an internal temperature of 190-200°F indicates that the bread is thoroughly baked.
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🍽 Serve with..
Serve the bread toasted with a dollop of butter or cream cheese, or use it to make delicious sandwiches with your favorite fillings.
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📖 Recipe
Maple Oat Bread
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Ingredients
- 2½ cups boiling water
- 1 cup
rolled oats
- 1 package instant dry yeast
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiling water and whole oats. Set aside for 1 hour.
- Add the maple syrup, yeast, and oil to the cooled oatmeal mixture and stir to combine. Add 3 cups of flour and salt. Stir to combine. The mixture will be a loose dough.
- Stir in remaining 2 cups of the flour until the dough takes shape.Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticky dough.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Punch dough to release any air bubbles. Divide dough in half and shape it into 2 separate loaves. Place the shaped dough in a loaf pan lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Cover the pan with a cotton kitchen towel and let dough rise again for 1 hour (this is the second rise).
- Preheat oven to Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Maria
Your bread looks and sounds amazing!! I love fresh homemade bread, there's just nothing like it!
Pegasuslegend
Hi Shelby I stopped by to say Happy Mothers Day off to New York... this bread sounds so good had to come see if yep I was right! Have a great weekend!
Susie Bee on Maui
What a great looking loaf-nice pick!
Susie
Beautiful loaf...looks like it would make good toast!
Nupur
Ohh..I love your writing style 😀
The bread look so perfect and a nice alternative to old Wheat breads
Shelby
Thank you Nupur!
Coleens Recipes
Sounds perfect for breakfast!!!
Shelby
Great as toast Colleen! Just a little butter and nothing else needed 🙂
honeyb
Mmm, sounds and looks delish! Love that it is whole grain. Way to get 'er done. This is me--I bake weeks ahead and then don't get the post written until late the night before it's due. sigh
Shelby
Thank you Katrina 🙂 I also have several posts I need to just finish writing and set them up to publish. lol
Micha @ Cookin' Mimi
I've tried another recipe for maple oatmeal bread but it didn't use whole wheat flour. I'm definitely going to try this one.
Shelby
Micha, I went with white whole wheat - I'm trying to gradually get Grumpy used to it so I can eventually switch over to regular whole wheat. 🙂 Hope you will enjoy!
Patsyk
I'm very tempted to try this bread this weekend! I would prefer to have a homemade bread for sandwiches and toast in the coming week. Looks perfect for that!
Shelby
Patsy, its perfect for sandwiches and toast in my opinion. The slight sweetness of the maple really makes it addicting!
Sarah
i love oatmeal bread....i'll definitely give it a try!
Shelby
Thank you Sarah!
The Slow Roasted Italian
Loving this bread. Pinned it to make later. We really enjoy homemade bread.
Shelby
Thank you!
Chaya
This bread sounds delicious and I agree with you about Margaret's blog. She has put a lot into it, over the years.
This whole oats on top give it such an attractive look and the bread itself represents freshness.
I made two of your recipes, one from Bizzy Bakes and the other from My Sweet and Savory. I have to put your name on the one that is not from SRC. I did not want to give it away early and I had to post it, yesterday so if you want, check them both out. It is always a pleasure to cook from your blog.
Shelby
Chaya, thank you! I did see both of your posts...glad you enjoyed them!
BluebonnetBaker
I love the look of this bread. I'm jealous of Grumpy's lunches this week!
Shelby
Thank you!
Isabelle @ Crumb
Funny how reveal day has a habit of sneaking up on us, eh? I kind of proscratinated this month too, so it makes me feel better to know I wasn't the only one. 🙂
This bread looks wonderful, BTW. I often make a whole wheat bread with honey and oats, and this maple version sounds like it would be a wonderful change from my usual. Need to remember this recipe for the next time I'm in a bread-making mood!
Shelby
Hi Isabelle! 🙂 I don't know why I've never thought of maple in a bread in place of honey myself - especially since maple syrup is a staple in our cupboard (refrigerator!)
Lesa @Edesias Notebook
Oh yum! Looks delightful, Shelby!
Shelby
Thank you Lesa!