This recipe was given to me by a dear friend who always brought me homemade treats whenever she came for a visit. Her dad passed away about a year before mine did and her friendship was so helpful in the grieving process. She’s a friend that truly listened and showed genuine concern for the struggles of others, even as she herself had her own set of hardships to overcome. Sadly we’ve moved away and I am no longer in touch with her as frequently, but I will always remember her for her thoughtful ways. I think of her and the friend that I would like to be whenever I make this bread.
This honey oat bread is a quick bread, but not the breakfast-as-dessert-in-disguise type of bread that so many quick breads often are. It is only slightly sweet, which is how I prefer our breakfast breads, and is wonderfully hearty and moist. We enjoy it plain, but sometimes like to spread some extra honey or jam on it as well.
- 1 cup rolled oats, plus 2 tablespoons oats for sprinkling on bottom and top
- 1⅓ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ cup milk
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Grease a 9x5 loaf pan with butter and sprinkle one tablespoon oats evenly on the bottom of the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 cup oats, yogurt, egg, vanilla, butter, honey. Add the milk and whisk until well blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir together until well combined, but do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread evenly in the pan. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon of oats over the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, until loaf is golden brown and tester comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling,
Diane says
Emily – You are so very kind! Thank you. Your blog is so professionally done and the recipes look delicious! I’m in awe of your talent. Congrats on such success!